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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

Canadian judge rules thumbs-up emoji can represent contract agreement

www.theguardian.com

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Canadian judge rules thumbs-up emoji can represent contract agreement

www.theguardian.com

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

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A Saskatchewan court rules emoji is just as valid as a signature and orders a farmer to pay $61,442 for unfulfilled contract

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Legally, saying ‘sorry’ is not an admission of guilt in Canada, but a thumbs up is enough to agree to a contract.

Glad the judiciary is keeping us on our toes.

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