Kansas Motion Filing Deadline

Summary

In Kansas, defendants have 14 days after entering a plea to file an answer. Filing a judgment before this period ends violates due process. Any judgment entered prematurely is void ab initio and has no legal effect. Defendants can request an extension to file an answer within the statutory period.

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Please add any judgment entered prior to the expiration of the time allowed by Statute is void ab initio, and of no legal affect, and can be ignored.
Sure, here's the updated draft motion with the additional information you requested:
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IN THE [NAME OF THE COURT] COURT OF KANSAS
[Plaintiff's Name],
Plaintiff,
v.
[Defendant's Name],
Defendant.
Case No. [Case Number]
MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE ANSWER
Defendant, [Defendant's Name], by and through their undersigned counsel, respectfully moves this Court for an order extending the time to file an answer. In support of this motion, Defendant states the following:
*. Under Kansas Statute Annotated, the defendant is not required to file an answer until the expiration of 14 days after entering a plea.
*. Defendant entered a plea on March 19th, *.
*. Therefore, Defendant is not required to file an answer until May 4th, *.
*. Entering a judgment prior to the expiration of the statutory period allowed to file an answer would be a violation of due process.
*. Any judgment entered prior to the expiration of the time allowed by statute is void ab initio, and of no legal effect, and can be ignored.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court grant an extension of time to file an answer until May 4th, *, and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [Date]
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
[Attorney's Name]
[Attorney's Bar Number]
[Law Firm's Name]
[Law Firm's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Attorney's Phone Number]
[Attorney's Email Address]
Attorney for Defendant
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