Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights under the agreement
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding exclusion and limitation clauses in indemnification agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies if any party is acting as a consumer, protecting consumer rights in contractual relationships
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, including contract and tort claims
Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978: Governs contribution claims between parties who are jointly liable for the same damage
Common Law - Doctrine of Consideration: Fundamental principle requiring that all parties must provide some value or consideration for a contract to be binding
Common Law - Contractual Interpretation: Principles governing how courts interpret contractual terms and provisions
Common Law - Misrepresentation: Rules regarding false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into the agreement
Common Law - Contractual Capacity: Principles determining whether parties have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
Common Law - Duress and Undue Influence: Principles protecting parties from agreements made under pressure or improper influence
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when contracting parties are companies, governing corporate capacity and authority to enter into contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable if the agreement relates to financial services or regulated activities
Data Protection Act 2018: Relevant if the agreement involves the processing or handling of personal data
