Rowell v. Patterson, 1884 Me. LEXIS 34 (Me. 1884). · Go Syfert
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Abel W. Rowell, guardian of Alden S. Hunnewell
v.
David Patterson, administrator of the estate of Richard Hunnewell
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine.
May 29, 1884.
Published opinion
1884 Me. LEXIS 34
Walton and Walton, for the plaintiff., Turner Bus-well, for the defendant,
Barrows, Daneorth, Libbey, Peters, Walton.
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Libbey, J.

We think it clear that this action is barred by the act of 1872, c. 85. The statute contains no exception in favor of insane persons or infants. Claims held by them against the estate of a deceased person are barred by the limitation as well as those held by others. Baker v. Bean, 74 Maine, 17 ; Hall v. Bumstead, 20 Pick. 2; Van Steenwyck v. Washburn, 28 Albany Law Journal, 483.

Whether sound public policy required an exception from the limitation in favor of insane persons and infants, was a question for the determination of the legislature. It did not deem it wise to make such exception. A construction by the court making it would be judicial legislation. We. know no rule for the construction of statutes which would authorize it.

Plaintiff nonsuit.

Peters, C. J., Walton, Barrows and Daneorth, JJ.,concurred.