This article governs the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under article 17 of this chapter. K.S.A. 60-238 and 60-239, and amendments thereto, govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of a declaratory-judgment action.
K.S.A. 60-257.Declaratory judgment
Last amended July 1, 2010 · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceKansas Rule 60-257 governs the procedure for a declaratory judgment under article 17, ties any jury-trial demand to K.S.A. 60-238 and 60-239, confirms that having another adequate remedy doesn't block an otherwise appropriate declaratory judgment, and lets the court order a speedy hearing.
Full Text of K.S.A. 60-257
Amendment History
L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-257; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 130; July 1.
Plain-English Summary
Rule 60-257 is procedural, not substantive — the underlying right to seek declaratory relief comes from article 17 of chapter 60, and this section governs how a declaratory-judgment case moves through court. A demand for a jury trial in a declaratory-judgment action is governed by K.S.A. 60-238 and 60-239, the same provisions that cover jury demands generally.
The rule also removes a common objection to declaratory relief: the fact that a party could pursue some other adequate remedy instead doesn't stop a court from issuing a declaratory judgment that's otherwise appropriate. And because declaratory actions often exist to resolve uncertainty before it causes more harm, the rule lets the court order a speedy hearing of the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rule 60-257 create the right to seek a declaratory judgment in Kansas?
No. The rule states that it governs the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under article 17 of chapter 60, which is where the substantive right comes from.
Can I get a jury trial in a Kansas declaratory-judgment action?
A jury-trial demand in a declaratory-judgment action is governed by K.S.A. 60-238 and 60-239, the same rules that govern jury demands generally.
Does having another available remedy stop me from seeking a declaratory judgment in Kansas?
No. Rule 60-257 states that the existence of another adequate remedy doesn't preclude a declaratory judgment that's otherwise appropriate.
Can I ask the court to expedite a declaratory-judgment case?
Yes. Rule 60-257 lets the court order a speedy hearing of a declaratory-judgment action.
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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