Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to hinder or prevent any lost, burned, or destroyed records, papers, or proceedings from being reinstated and reestablished by any other mode known to or recognized by laws existing prior to January 10, 1857, should the other mode be deemed more convenient and work no wrong or injustice to the parties interested.Acts 1855, § 7, p. 113; 1857, §§ 1, 2, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8342, 8351; Pope's Dig., §§ 10938, 10947; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-409, 16-412.
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