§ 60-102 Construction.

Judges and courts in Kansas are supposed to read and use these civil procedure rules in a way that helps cases move forward fairly and quickly, without wasting time or money. The goal is to solve disputes based on their actual facts and merits, not get stuck on technical rule violations that don't really matter.

This means courts have some flexibility when applying the rules. If a strict reading of a rule would create unfair delays or unnecessary costs without serving justice, the court can interpret things in a more practical way. Everyone involved in a lawsuit, including the parties and their lawyers, is also expected to follow this same approach and work toward resolving the case efficiently rather than using technicalities to slow things down or run up costs.

Basically, this rule sets the tone for how all the other procedure rules should work. It reminds everyone that the point of the legal process is to reach a fair outcome, not to get lost in red tape.