Terry Simpson wrote in USMA 24944
Search the following link for the phrase
'Paris foot'
http://lois.justice.gc.ca/en/W-6/101836.html#section-2
Schedule III of the (Canadian) Weights and Measures Act (1971) is
headed "Units of Measurement to Describe Certain Land in Quebec" and
says:
Unit Definition
foot (French measure or Paris foot) 12.789 inches
Any land deed in Quebec that says "pied" means "mesure fran�aise ou
pied de Paris", unless it is specified as "pied anglais". I have
personal kmowledge of that requirement. About 1958 my neighbor in
Lachine, Quebec, wanted to sell his house. It was 5 English feet from
my house but less than 5 French feet. This was contrary to a local
bye-law that specified a separation of "5 pieds". I agreed to
accept this violation.
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Joseph B. Reid
17 Glebe Road West
Toronto M5P 1C8 Telephone 416-486-6071
