Section 453. Existing rights preserved

The provisions of this act, or the
  repeal of any provisions of any statute  thereby  shall  not  effect  or
  impair  any  act  done  or  right accrued or acquired, or any liability,
  penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred or imposed or any  limitation
  or  defense accrued or established, prior to its enactment, but the same
  may be asserted, enforced, prosecuted or inflicted in  the  same  manner
  and to the same extent as if this act had not been passed.