60-432. The owner of a trade secret has a privilege, which may be claimed by the owner or his or her agent or employee, to refuse to disclose the secret and to prevent other persons from disclosing it if the judge finds that the allowance of the privilege will not tend to conceal fraud or otherwise work injustice.
History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-432; January 1, 1964.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
"Protecting the Plaintiff's Right to Discovery," Michael Sexton, 4 J.K.T.L.A. No. 6, 26, 27 (1981).
"Kansas Sunshine Law: How Bright Does It Shine Now? The Kansas Open Meetings and Open Records Acts," Theresa "Terry" Marcel, 72 J.K.B.A. No. 5, 28 (2003).
Attorney General's Opinions:
"Paid Loss Reporting Forms" is public record available for public inspection. 2004-1.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Appraisal for mortgage company not trade secret; appraiser not privileged to refuse to testify. City of Wichita v. Jennings, 199 Kan. 621, 623, 624, 433 P.2d 351.
2. Appraisal of real estate by hired person not trade secret within meaning of section. City of Wichita v. Chapman, 214 Kan. 575, 583, 521 P.2d 589.
3. Protection of trade secrets discussed. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. v. Kansas Corporation Commission, 6 Kan. App. 2d 444, 455, 459, 629 P.2d 1174 (1981).
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