There is one form of action, the civil action.
K.S.A. 60-202.One form of action
Last amended July 1, 2010 · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceK.S.A. 60-202 states, in a single sentence, that Kansas recognizes one form of action — the civil action — for bringing a civil claim under this article.
Full Text of K.S.A. 60-202
Amendment History
L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-202; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 69; July 1.
Plain-English Summary
Section 60-202 is one sentence long: there is one form of action, the civil action. Whatever claim someone brings to a Kansas district court under this article, it travels under that single label rather than under separate procedural categories.
Short as the text is, it does real work. A party doesn't have to sort a claim into a separate procedural track before the rules of civil procedure apply to it — the civil action is the one form these rules govern, consistent with the scope 60-201 sets out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does K.S.A. 60-202 say?
It states that there is one form of action, the civil action.
Do I need to pick among different types of lawsuits before filing in Kansas district court?
No. Section 60-202 establishes a single form of action, the civil action, for bringing a civil claim.
How does 60-202 relate to the scope set out in 60-201?
60-201 states that this article governs civil actions and proceedings in Kansas district courts, and 60-202 confirms there's one form of action, the civil action, for those cases.
Is the civil action described in 60-202 the same thing as a lawsuit?
Yes. Under 60-202, the civil action is the single form a civil lawsuit takes under this article.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from the
Kansas Statutes Annotated, enacted by the Kansas Legislature. Last verified July 28, 2026.
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