Campbell v. Bruen

The Surrogate.

The petitioner, Duncan P. Campbell, claims to be a creditor of the deceased, and prays for an account, and payment of his demand. The executor, Herman Bruen, in his answer, denies any knowledge of the claim, and insisting upon full proof thereof in a Court of competent jurisdiction, excepts to the jurisdiction of the Surrogate. The answer also sets up in bar, the statute of limitations, and presumption of payment.

The deceased died in 1828, and letters testamentary were issued to George .W. Bruen, October 9, 1828. He was superseded as executor, October 28,1846, and letters were…