Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the registration of instruments otherwise required by law to be registered, in the absence of a previously registered instrument respecting the property or subject matter embraced in the instrument delivered for registration; provided, that a failure of the record to show a compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall in nowise affect the validity of the registration of any registered instrument.Acts 1915, ch. 25, § 3; Shan., § 3704a7; mod. Code 1932, § 8087; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-2412; Acts 1983, ch. 475, § 2.
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