name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for Kansas"
description = "Kansas's civil statute-of-limitations periods for 9 common causes of action, each as a recorded claim carrying the statute citation and URL so a consuming agent can verify it at the cited code — plus the single interpretive L5 boundary: these are the statutes as written, NOT any person's actual deadline (accrual, the discovery rule, tolling, and statutes of repose are fact-specific legal determinations). The atlas informs and routes to counsel; it never computes a deadline. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026). CC0."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-514(a))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-514(a), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Kansas is 1 year. Note: Single-publication rule applies.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0014.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(3))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(3), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Kansas is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Fraudulent concealment tolls until discovery.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0013.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years (4-year repose) civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(7))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(7), the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Kansas is 2 years (4-year repose). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 4 year(s) may also bar the claim; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0013.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4), the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Kansas is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 10 year(s) may also bar the claim; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0013.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years (10-year useful-safe-life) civil statute of limitations for product liability (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-3303)"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-3303, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Kansas is 2 years (10-year useful-safe-life). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 10 year(s) may also bar the claim; Useful-safe-life is presumption rebuttable by clear and convincing evidence.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_033_0003.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4), the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Kansas is 2 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 10 year(s) may also bar the claim; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0013.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(5))"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(5), the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Kansas is 2 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0013.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-512)"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-512, the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Kansas is 3 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0012.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Kansas sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-511)"
text = "Under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-511, the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Kansas is 5 years. Note: UCC sales contracts are 4 years.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch60/060_005_0011.html"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ks/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "The periods above are the statutes Kansas has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim \"accrues\" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in Kansas immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation."

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "1 year"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-514(a)"
Notes = "Single-publication rule applies."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(3)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Fraudulent concealment tolls until discovery."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2 years (4-year repose)"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(7)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 4y; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 10y; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "2 years (10-year useful-safe-life)"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-3303"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 10y; Useful-safe-life is presumption rebuttable by clear and convincing evidence."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)"
Notes = "discovery rule; repose 10y; Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "2 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(5)"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-512"
Notes = "Standard tolling for minors and incompetents."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "5 years"
Statute = "Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-511"
Notes = "UCC sales contracts are 4 years."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
