K.S.A. 34-276

After the grain has been lawfully sold to satisfy warehouseman's lien, or has been lawfully sold or disposed of for any other cause, the warehouseman shall not thereafter be liable for failure to deliver the grain to the depositor or owner of the grain, or to a holder of a receipt given for the grain when it was deposited, even if such receipt be negotiable. After such lawful sale, the proceeds of such sale, after deducting any lawful liens, shall be held for the benefit of the owner, or the holder of the receipt or receipts.