Kelley's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Simpson,

Appellant’s basic contention is that, although we know the law of New Jersey has developed along somewhat divergent lines, and is, in certain respects, essentially different from that of our own State, we must nevertheless presume, because of the absence of proof to the contrary, that there is a statute in New Jersey substantially the same as our Act of June 7, 1919, P. L. 412, which provides a limitation of one year for the lien of decedent’s debts, as against his realty, unless an action has been brought to recover them within this period. It is not necessary…