How to Respond to a Debt Collection Lawsuit in Kansas
The deadline to answer a debt lawsuit in Kansas, where to file, and what happens if you don't respond.
Short answer: 5 years for an action on any written agreement, contract or promise. K.S.A. 60-511(1)
| Time limit to sue on a written contract | 5 years for an action on any written agreement, contract or promise. Source: K.S.A. 60-511(1) |
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| How long a judgment lasts | A judgment becomes dormant, and stops being a lien on real estate, if 5 years pass without a renewal affidavit being filed or execution (including garnishment) being issued. Each renewal affidavit or execution starts a new 5-year period. A dormant judgment can be revived by a motion filed within 2 years after it became dormant. § 60-2404: https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/060_000_0000_chapter/060_024_0000_article/060_024_0004_section/060_024_0004_k/ |
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FAQ
What is the statute of limitations on debt in Kansas?
5 years for an action on any written agreement, contract or promise.
How long does a court judgment last in Kansas?
A judgment becomes dormant, and stops being a lien on real estate, if 5 years pass without a renewal affidavit being filed or execution (including garnishment) being issued. Each renewal affidavit or execution starts a new 5-year period. A dormant judgment can be revived by a motion filed within 2 years after it became dormant.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.