Originating from French common law, the arpent served as both a unit of length and a unit of area. : Approximately 192 feet (about 58.5 meters).
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“The source of the pollution in the Forty Arpent Canal is the Munster Plant; it is this same pollution which threatens the livelihood of the wetlands every time the pumps are engaged.” Environmental Law Reporter United States v. Saint Bernard Parish Originating from French common law, the arpent served
: In Louisiana, French and Spanish grants were often measured in "arpents front"—a measure of distance along a river, usually extending back into the swamp or woods to a depth of 40 arpents. Cultural and Legal Legacy Originating from French common law