Hackensack Trust Co. v. Van Den Berg

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.

In a suit against the administratrix-respondent founded on a damage claim against her intestate, the trial court directed a verdict for the defendant upon the ground that such claim had not been presented in writing under oath, pursuant to an order limiting creditors (Orphans’ Court act, section 67), and was barred bjr a later order entered as provided by section 70. Of the efficacy of the bar, if the claim was within the purview of the statute, there can be no doubt. Ray Estate Corporation v. Steelman, 90 N. J. L. 184.

The plaintiff appeals…