76-272.Affidavits to correct defects; validity.All such instruments now appearing of record in the chain of title to any real estate, are legalized; and they shall have the same force and effect as those herein provided for.SourceLaws 1913, c. 75, § 2, p. 219; R.S.1913, § 6254; C.S.1922, § 5653; C.S.1929, § 76-259; R.S.1943, § 76-272.AnnotationsAffidavit recorded in office of register of deeds is prima facie evidence of facts stated therein. Schlake v. Healey, 108 Neb. 35, 187 N.W. 427 (1922).