Warehouseman has reasonable time to determine validity of claims or compel interpleader

34-261. Warehouseman has reasonable time to determine validity of claims or compel interpleader. If some one other than the depositor or person claiming under him asserts a claim to the title or possession of the grain and the warehouseman has information of such claim, the warehouseman shall be excused from liability for refusing to deliver the grain either to the depositor or person claiming under him, or to the adverse claimant, until the warehouseman has had a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claim or to bring legal proceedings to compel all claimants to interplead. History: L. 1931, ch. 194, § 39; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Kansas annotations to restatement of torts, F. J. Moreau, 11 J.B.A.K. 291, 299 (1943). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026