Kan. Admin. Regs. § 94-5-6

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 37, September 12, 2024

Section 94-5-6 - Authorized representation

(a) In the regular division of the court, counsel may enter an appearance either by signing the pleading or by filing an entry of appearance.

(b) In the absence of an entry of appearance by counsel, a party shall be deemed to appear on the party's own behalf. Any individual may represent that person and participate fully in matters before the court. Any corporation or other artificial entity may participate by and through a duly authorized representative, including an authorized officer of the corporation, an authorized member or partner of the entity, or an authorized employee of the corporation or entity. Any estate or trust may participate by a fiduciary of the estate or trust. Any county, city, or other taxing district may participate by an elected or appointed official or a designee of the official.

(c) All persons authorized to represent entities as specified in this regulation shall be identified in writing.

(d) A duly authorized representative of an individual or an artificial entity who is not a lawyer shall not engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The participation of any duly authorized representative other than a lawyer shall be limited to providing fact and opinion testimony or other evidence deemed competent by the court.

(e) Any corporation, county, or other artificial entity may be required by the court to participate by counsel.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 94-5-6

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 74-2437; effective Oct. 29, 2010.