61-2911. Claims beyond the scope of actions authorized by 61-2802. (a) Whenever a plaintiff demands judgment beyond the scope of actions authorized by the provisions of K.S.A. 61-2802, and amendments thereto, the court shall either:

(1) Transfer the action to the chief judge of the judicial district for assignment and hearing pursuant to chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, assessing the increased docket fee to the plaintiff; or (2) allow the plaintiff to amend the pleadings and service of process to bring the demand for judgment within the scope of actions authorized by the provisions of K.S.A. 61-2802, and amendments thereto, assessing the costs accrued to the plaintiff.

(b) If a defendant asserts a counterclaim or cross-claim beyond the scope of the code of civil procedure for limited actions, the case shall be referred by the chief judge for assignment and hearing pursuant to chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, assessing the increased docket fee to the defendant.

History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 17; Jan. 1, 2001.