16-1305. Civil action; liabilities; costs.
16-1305
16-1305. Civil action; liabilities; costs. In the event that any supplier, after such supplier or the retailer terminates, cancels, fails to renew, or in fact substantially discontinues such contract, fails or refuses to make payment to such retailer as required by the provisions of K.S.A. 16-1303, and amendments thereto, such supplier shall be liable in a civil action to the retailer for the actual costs of the action, including attorney, paralegal and expert witness fees; for interest as provided in K.S.A. 16-1303, and amendments thereto; for 100% of the net cost of such machinery, plus transportation charges which have been paid by the retailer; and for 100% of the current net price of the repair parts, plus 5% for handling, packing and loading plus freight charges which have been paid by the retailer. In any such action, it shall be the burden of the supplier to establish that the terms of K.S.A. 16-1304, and amendments thereto, may apply to except any particular item of outdoor power equipment from the terms of K.S.A. 16-1303, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1991, ch. 67, § 5; L. 2000, ch. 84, § 4; July 1.