Section 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.Amended by L. 2016, ch. 110,§ 60, eff. 7/1/2016.L. 1972, ch. 52, § 70; L. 1973, ch. 100, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 143, § 41; Jan. 1, 2005.