A court case involving a farmer and a thumbs up emoji could be heading to Canada’s highest court. After two unsuccessful challenges in Saskatchewan courtrooms, agriculture company Achter Land ...

The farmer responded with an emoji (a digital graphic) of a hand making the “thumbs-up” gesture. A court battle later ensued about whether the farmer entered into a binding contract.

A Saskatchewan agricultural company has requested the Supreme Court of Canada rule on whether a thumbs-up emoji texted to a retail partner can constitute a legal contract.

WATCH: After two unsuccessful challenges, this Sask. Farmer is hoping Canada's highest court will get him out of a flax contract he signed with an emoji.