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Premises Liability Laws in Kansas.

Kansas premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers, with duties informed by visitor status. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations at K.S.A. 60-513 applies to most premises claims, and Kansas follows modified comparative fault with a 50% bar under K.S.A. 60-258a.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 yearsK.S.A. § 60-513

Premises-liability claims in Kansas must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)K.S.A. § 60-258a

Kansas applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is less than the combined fault of the defendants can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is 50% or more at fault is barred from recovery.

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