§ 31-29. Probates in another state before 1860 validated. - North Carolina Statutes

§31‑29.  Probates in another state before 1860 validated.

In all cases where any willdevises land in this State, and the original will was duly admitted to probatein some other state prior to the year 1860, and a certified copy of such willand the probate thereof has been admitted to probate and record in any countyin this State, and it in any way appears from such recorded copy that therewere two subscribing witnesses to such will, and its execution was proved bythe examination of such witnesses when the original was  admitted to probate,such will shall be held and considered, and is hereby declared to be, good andvalid for the purpose of passing title to the lands devised thereby, situatedin this State, as fully and completely as if the original will had been dulyexecuted and admitted to probate and recorded in this State in accordance withthe laws of this State. (1913, c. 93, s. 1; C.S., s. 4155.)