# K.S.A. § 60-1001: 60-1001 - Actions for possession; ejectment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1001

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 60-1001
- **Heading:** 60-1001 - Actions for possession; ejectment
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 60 / Article 10 / Section 60-1001

## Text

60-1001. Actions for possession; ejectment. (a) Petition. In any action to recover possession of real property, including an oil or gas lease or mineral interest, it shall be sufficient if the petition state that the petitioner has a legal or equitable interest therein and the right to possession.

(b) Tenants in common. In an action against a tenant in common the petition must state that the defendant either denied plaintiff's right, or did some act amounting to such denial.

(c) Judgment; when plaintiff prevails. If plaintiff prevails the judgment shall be for possession and damages for the loss of rents and profits, if any, and execution to enforce the same shall be issued to the sheriff by the clerk at the written request of the party entitled thereto.

(d) When action becomes moot. If the right of the plaintiff to the possession of the premises expires after the commencement of the suit and before the trial, the judgment shall be for the damages and costs.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 60-1001 60-1001 - Actions for possession; ejectment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1001.md)
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- [K.S.A. § 60-1007 60-1007 - Sale of property to satisfy judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1007.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-1008 60-1008 - Return of sale to court; confirmation of sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1008.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-1009 60-1009 - pplication of proceeds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1009.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-1010 60-1010 - Act supplemental to civil code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1010.md)
- [K.S.A. § 60-1011 60-1011 - Equity skimming; damage, costs, fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C60_A10_S60-1011.md)

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