Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 25 : Section 4


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 4. Defective record of deeds and papers legalized

      The recording of all deeds and papers prior to July 26, 1892, in
    the office of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs is confirmed,
    approved, and legalized; and said record theretofore made shall be
    deemed, taken, and held to be good and valid and shall have all the
    force and effect and be entitled to the same credit as if it had
    been made in pursuance of and in conformity to law. But shall have
    no effect whatever upon the validity or invalidity of the deed or
    paper so recorded, and shall be no evidence of constructive notice
    to any persons not actually knowing the contents.



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