Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 41-2904

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.

In any civil or administrative action brought against a retailer or a retailer’s agent or employee for a violation of the beer and cereal malt beverage keg registration act, in which the defendant is the prevailing party, the court or presiding officer may award to the defendant reasonable attorney’s fees and all other reasonable costs if the court or presiding officer finds the action was not brought in good faith or was brought without a reasonable basis in fact or law.