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Rule 146
Motions, Discover, Pretrial Procedures, and Related Matters

Consolidation of MultiDistrict Litigation

Applications for consolidation of multidistrict litigation pursuant to K.S.A. 60-242(c) shall be by motion filed with the clerk of the appellate courts with proof of service on all counsel of record and on the clerks of the district courts in which the actions are pending. Proof of service shall include the address and telephone number of all counsel of record. The motion and any response thereto shall be subject to Rule 5.01, K.S.A. 60-205, 60-206(a) and (e), 60-210, and 60-211. No docket fee shall be charged for any motion pursuant to this rule. Upon receipt of the motion and proof of service the clerk shall docket the motion and submit it to the court. The motion shall not operate to stay any part of the proceedings in the district courts or deprive the district courts of jurisdiction over the litigation sought to be consolidated.

Case Annotations
1. District court consolidated claims against various parties and transferred case to Stevens County District Court pursuant to Rule 146. Plains Petroleum Co. v. First National Bank of Lamar, 274 Kan. 74, 49 P.3d 432 (2002).

[History: New rule effective October 17, 1985.]