Leases for Lives Act 1777

Not to affect rights vested, and suit instituted and prosecuted,

or former conveyance by papist to a protestant.

IX. Provided always, That nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to affect any right, claim, or title already vested, upon which any action or suit is now depending, or shall be instituted before the first day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, and prosecuted with effect and without delay; and that all and every conveyance, heretofore made by any papists or persons professing the popish religion to any protestant for the use of a protestant, shall be as valid and effectual, as if such conveyance was made by a protestant.