Clark v. Walker

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Prager, J.:

This is an action brought by a landlord against former tenants of residential property to recover rent due and compensation for damage to the rental property. The primary issue for determination is the interpretation and constitutionality of certain provisions of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (K.S.A. 58-2540 et seq.). The facts in the case are undisputed and are as follows: On June 17, 1976, the defendants, John M. Walker and George Sudermann, entered into an agreement with Stephen L. Clark d/b/a Clark Management Company, to lease…