nonclaim statute

nonclaim statute: A special statute of limitation on claims against a decedent's estate, providing, in general, that where a claim has been rejected or disallowed by the executor or administrator, the claimant must bring suit on it within a designated time, under penalty that otherwise the claim may be forever barred. 31 Am J2d Ex & Ad § 926. A statute requiring the presentation of a claim on the obligation of one since deceased to his executor or administrator, within a period of time prescribed by the statute, following the appointment of the executor or administrator. 31 Am J2d Ex & Ad § 270.

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nonclaim statute — non·claim statute /ˌnän klām / n: a statute prohibiting the initiation of a suit beyond a particular time period: statute of limitations Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Statute of repose — Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction Diversity jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction Removal jurisdiction Venue Change of venue … Wikipedia
statute of nonclaim — See nonclaim statute … Ballentine's law dictionary
act of legislature — See statute, also various acts under popular or distinguishing name, such as nonclaim statute; statute of frauds; moratory statute, etc … Ballentine's law dictionary
Morgan v. Hamlet — Supreme Court of the United States Argued January 30, 1885 Decided March 2, 1885 … Wikipedia

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