KS BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield KS BAR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which doctrine allows a party to recover damages for work performed under an unenforceable contract if the party has conferred a benefit on the other party? → Quantum meruit
2. Under FRE 801(d)(1)(A), a prior inconsistent statement made under oath at a prior proceeding is classified as: → Not hearsay, and admissible as substantive evidence
3. In Kansas, voluntary intoxication is generally: → A defense only to specific intent crimes
4. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which rule governs the process for serving a complaint and summons to a defendant? → Rule 4
5. Under Kansas law, an agreement in restraint of trade (non-compete) is enforceable only if it is: → Ancillary to a legitimate business purpose and reasonable in time, geography, and scope
6. What is the proper procedure for an attorney who discovers that their client has perjured themselves? → The attorney must inform the court of the perjury and seek to remedy the situation
7. A contractor begins performance on a unilateral contract after the offeror attempts to revoke. What is the legal effect? → Revocation is ineffective once performance has begun
8. A client asks her attorney to negotiate a settlement that the attorney believes is not in the client's best legal interest. Under KRPC 1.2, the attorney should: → Advise the client of the risks but ultimately abide by the client's decision
9. Under the UCC, a merchant's firm offer is irrevocable without consideration for up to how long? → 3 months
10. The marital communications privilege generally protects communications that are: → Confidential communications made during a valid marriage
11. What is the effect of a 'no oral modification' clause when parties nonetheless orally agree to modify a contract? → Under common law, the oral modification may be effective despite the clause
12. In Kansas, what mental state is required for first-degree murder? → Premeditation and intentional killing
13. Under FRE 802, what is the general rule regarding hearsay? → Hearsay is not admissible unless a rule or statute provides otherwise
14. An attorney who learns that opposing counsel has inadvertently sent a privileged document is required by KRPC 4.4(b) to: → Promptly notify opposing counsel of the inadvertent disclosure
15. Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is: → In custody and subject to interrogation
16. Under KRPC 1.9, a lawyer who formerly represented Client A in a contract dispute may later represent Client B against Client A in a personal injury case if: → The new matter is not the same or substantially related to the former matter
17. A suspect invokes the right to counsel during a custodial interrogation. What must police do? → Cease all questioning until counsel is present or the suspect reinitiates communication
18. Which requirement is essential for the attorney-client privilege to apply? → The communication must be confidential and made for the purpose of seeking legal advice
19. What is the scope of the Kansas Bill of Rights regarding individual liberties? → It provides protections that may exceed those of the federal Bill of Rights
20. Under FRE 404(b), evidence of prior crimes or wrongs is admissible to prove which of the following? → Motive, intent, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake
21. Under the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause, testimonial hearsay by an unavailable declarant is admissible only if: → The defendant had a prior opportunity to cross-examine the declarant
22. A warrantless search of a car is permissible under the automobile exception when: → Police have probable cause to believe it contains contraband or evidence of a crime
23. In an anticipatory repudiation scenario, when may the non-breaching party treat the contract as immediately breached? → Immediately upon a clear and unequivocal statement of non-performance
24. In Kansas state court, how many days does a defendant have to respond to a complaint after being served with the summons and petition? → 20 days
25. A lawyer's fee agreement states that unearned retainer funds are nonrefundable. Under Kansas ethics rules, this provision is: → Unenforceable if the fee would be unreasonable under KRPC 1.5
26. Under FRE 401, evidence is relevant if it has what effect on a fact of consequence? → Any tendency to make the fact more or less probable
27. What is the legal effect of a valid accord and satisfaction on the original contract obligation? → It discharges the original duty upon performance of the accord
28. A buyer rejects a non-conforming tender of goods under the UCC perfect tender rule. What right does the seller have if time remains in the contract period? → The right to cure by making a conforming delivery within the contract time
29. The Sixth Amendment right to counsel attaches at: → The initiation of formal judicial proceedings
30. Under Kansas ethics rules, which of the following best describes when a lawyer may reveal confidential client information without consent? → To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm