Singapore Contract Law: Chapter 2 of Singapore Statutes, governing basic contract formation, validity, and enforcement principles including common law principles
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contract terms
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Establishes statutory limitation periods for claims being released and affects the handling of time-barred claims in release agreements
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Governs contractual capacity, consideration requirements, and enforceability of releases under Singapore law
Evidence Act: Sets requirements for documenting agreements and determines admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings
Specific Relief Act: Provides framework for contract enforcement and available remedies to contracting parties
Employment Act: Relevant when the release agreement involves employment-related matters or workplace disputes
Companies Act: Applicable when the release agreement involves corporate matters or company-related disputes
Work Injury Compensation Act: Must be considered when the release agreement involves personal injury claims or workplace accidents
Property Law: Applicable when the release agreement involves property-related matters or real estate disputes
Singapore Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules that may affect the enforcement and interpretation of the release agreement
