Kansas § 42-397 - Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less,
Full text of Kansas Kansas Statutes Annotated § 42-397 — Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less, , with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-397. Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less,
42-397. Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less, water to the carriage, use or enjoyment whereof any person or corporation was entitled for any purpose, was diverted or flowed without consent of such person or corporation into the works of any other carrier, or to the field, meadow, mill, manufactory or other works, or the habitation or premises, of any person or corporation not entitled thereto, this shall be deemed and taken as prima facie evidence that any improper diversion thereof afterwards during the same calendar year was caused or procured by the carrier into whose works or the person to whose field, meadow, mill, manufactory, works, habitation or premises such waters were so improperly diverted or flowed.History: L. 1891, ch. 133, art. 8, § 9; May 20; R.S. 1923, 42-397.
Source: official Kansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas § 42-397
What does Kansas Statutes Annotated § 42-397 cover?
Section 42-397 ("Repeated unlawful diversion as evidence. If it shall appear that upon two or more occasions within the same period of thirty days or less, ") is part of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Kansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Kansas § 42-397?
A common citation format is "Kansas Statutes Annotated § 42-397" (Kansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Kansas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Kansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Kansas attorney.
How does Kansas § 42-397 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Kansas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Kansas.