Demand Letter in Kansas
A demand letter asks someone to pay or fix a problem before you go to small claims court. Many judges expect one, and it is useful evidence. Your state's small claims limit and fee are shown below.
What Kansas law says
| Small claims limit | $10,000, exclusive of interest, costs and any damages awarded under K.S.A. 60-2610, for recovery of money or personal property. Source: K.S.A. 61-2703(a) |
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| Filing fee | Docket fee of $35 for claims of $500 or less and $55 for claims over $500; this is the only cost required to file. A judge may waive the fee for good cause. A Supreme Court surcharge authorized through June 30, 2025 may be extended by later legislation; confirm the current total with the clerk. Source: K.S.A. 61-2704 |
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[today's date]
To: [person or business name], [their address]
From: [your name], [your address]
This letter is a formal demand for $[amount demanded] for [what happened, with dates].
[Short list of facts and attached documents: contract, receipts, photos, messages.]
Please pay this amount by [payment deadline] by [payment method].
If I do not receive payment by then, I intend to file a claim in [court name] without further notice.
[your name] [phone or email]
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