§ 146‑53.  Irregular entries validated.
Wherever persons have, prior to January 1, 1883, irregularly entered lands and have paid the fees required by law to the Secretary of State, and have obtained grants for such lands duly executed, the title to the lands shall not be affected by reason of such irregular entries; and the grants are hereby declared to be as valid as if such entries had been properly made. (1868‑9, c. 100, s. 4; c. 173, s. 6; 1874‑5, c. 48; Code, s. 2761; Rev., s. 1743; C.S., s. 7591; G.S., s. 146‑61; 1959, c. 683, s. 1.)