kansas appellate practice handbook - Kansas Judicial Branch

Forms 12-55
§ 12.22 Motion to Transfer to Supreme Court
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
[Insert Name], )
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Plaintiffs-Appellants, )
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vs.
[Insert Name], )
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Defendants-Appellees. )
________________________________________)
) [Insert Appellate Court Case Number]
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MOTION TO TRANSFER TO SUPREME COURT
Appellant asks that this appeal be transferred to the Supreme Court because the subject
matter of the case has significant public interest.
1. Background. This motion to transfer has been filed with the clerk of the appellate courts
within 30 days after the service of the appellant’s notice of appeal.
2. Authority. Supreme Court Rule 8.02 and K.S.A. 20-3017.
3. Nature of the case: This is an appeal [insert the full nature of the case.]
4. This case is within the authority of the Supreme Court according to [demonstrate how
the case is within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.]
5. Reasons for transfer. [Specify grounds found in Supreme Court Rule 8.02(b)(3)(A) through
(D).]
For these reasons, appellant asks the Supreme Court to transfer this case for determination.
2013