Kansas Statutes Chapter 70. Salvage § 70-102. Return to owner on proof of right; premium cost

When any person shall claim such property and shall prove his right to the same before any judge of a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where said property was taken up, the same shall be restored to such owner upon the payment to salvor of a premium for salvage equal to ten percent (10%) of the valuation of such property, to be determined by such judge, if not agreed upon by such owner and salvor, and the legal costs of proceedings.