Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, including contract law principles and enforcement
Contract Law of Singapore: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore's legal system
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Legislation governing the sale of goods, including terms, conditions, and rights of buyers and sellers
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be avoided through contract terms
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Governs cases of misrepresentation in contract formation and provides remedies for affected parties
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures if contract is executed electronically
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in transactions and ensures fair trading practices when dealing with consumers
Law of Deposits: Legal principles governing the handling of deposits, including rules on retention and forfeiture
Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act: Regulatory framework for property development and sales if contract involves real estate
Currency Act: Regulates currency matters and foreign exchange transactions if contract involves international payments
Singapore Common Law: Body of law derived from English common law principles and Singapore court decisions regarding deposits and sales contracts
Doctrine of Part Performance: Legal principle allowing enforcement of contracts where partial performance has occurred despite formal defects
