'Thumbs Up' emoji enough for a binding contract

Category: Corporate & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Date: 31 May 2018
Author: Hunt & Hunt - Genuine People
In the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, a court has declared a "thumbs-up" emoji "👍"' over text message was enough for a binding contract. Marianna Parry and Ella Hockley say the case constitutes precedent in a foreign which is not binding on Australian courts, but it could be persuasive should similar circumstances arise in Australia. For the full article, please ready this article on Marianna's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/showdown-over-thumbs-up-aud92000-damages-emoji-marianna-parry