An actual peaceable and quiet possession of lands five years previous to July 4, 1776 shall be deemed a good and sufficient title and any grant obtained since that time, or which may be obtained, for such land is hereby declared null and void.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 57-57; 1952 Code Section 57-57; 1942 Code Section 8688; 1932 Code Section 8688; Civ. C. '22 Section 5210; Civ. C. '12 Section 3447; Civ. C. '02 Section 2361; G. S. 1769; R. S. 1880; 1787 (5) 40.