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Canadian Judge Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Valid as Contract Agreement

by Afeez Ayinde Saheed
July 22, 2023
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In a lamdmark ruling ruling that addresses the evolving language of digital communication, a Canadian court has established that the widely-used thumbs-up emoji can indeed be considered an official contract agreement.

Thumbs-Up Emoji Valid as Contract Agreement

The case centered around a farmer in Saskatchewan who had allegedly agreed to sell flax to a grain buyer via text messages, with the farmer responding to the contract with a thumbs-up emoji.

The court’s decision has significant implications for how emojis are interpreted in contractual agreements.

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The Case: Thumbs-Up Emoji as Contractual Confirmation

The dispute arose when the grain buyer, Kent Mickleborough, sent a photo of the flax contract to the farmer, Chris Achter, via text message. Alongside the image, Mickleborough had written, “Please confirm flax contract.”

In response, Achter used the thumbs-up emoji, believing it simply signified that he received the contract, not that he had agreed to its terms.

Established Business Relationship Influences the Decision

The court took into consideration the longstanding business relationship between Achter and Mickleborough, where short and succinct responses like “looks good,” “ok,” or “yup” had previously been treated as confirmations of contracts.

The judge, Justice T.J. Keene, ruled that both parties had understood these terse responses to be valid confirmations of contracts, not mere acknowledgments of receipt.

Thumbs-Up Emoji as Valid Signature

Justice Keene referenced the dictionary.com definition of the thumbs-up emoji, which is used to express approval or encouragement in digital communications, especially in Western cultures.

He concluded that in the context of the text conversation, the thumbs-up emoji served as an effective way for Achter to identify himself and convey his acceptance of the flax contract.

Legal Implications and Future Challenges

While this ruling represents a significant milestone in recognizing emojis as valid forms of communication in contractual agreements, it does not entirely resolve the precise meanings of various emojis in different contexts.

The interpretation of emojis will likely remain a case-by-case determination, raising the possibility of future legal challenges involving other emojis.

Experts emphasize the importance of clarity and precision when using emojis in business dealings to avoid misunderstandings and potential legal consequences.

Precedent for the recognition of emojis

This landmark decision establishes a precedent for the recognition of emojis, such as the thumbs-up emoji, as valid forms of contract confirmation in Canadian courts.

As digital communication continues to shape how people interact and express themselves, this ruling sheds light on the evolving landscape of language in the legal realm.

While emojis can be efficient and expressive in communication, their meanings in specific contexts may require careful consideration, especially in business transactions and contractual agreements.

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