17-6517. Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders.
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17-6517. Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders.
(a)The district court, in any proceeding instituted under K.S.A. 17-6501 , 17-6505 or 17-6515 , and amendments thereto, may determine the right and power of persons claiming to own stock to vote at any meeting of the stockholders.
(b)The court may:
(1)Appoint a master to hold any election provided for in K.S.A. 17-6501 , 17-6505 or 17-6515 , and amendments thereto, under such orders and powers as it deems proper;
(2)punish any officer or director for contempt in case of disobedience of any order made by the court; and
(3)in case of disobedience by a corporation of any order made by the court, may enter a decree against such corporation for a penalty of not more than $5,000.