Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, providing fundamental principles for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Common Law Principles: Singapore follows English common law principles for contract interpretation and enforcement, including precedent cases and established legal doctrines
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contractual terms
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims and ensures releases don't conflict with limitation periods for different types of claims
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs the admissibility of evidence and documentation requirements for legal agreements in Singapore
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices in consumer transactions, relevant if the release involves consumer relations
Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships, relevant if the release involves employment-related matters
Work Injury Compensation Act: Governs compensation for workplace injuries, relevant if the release involves workplace accident claims
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if the release involves personal information
Consideration Doctrine: Legal principle requiring that valid contracts must be supported by consideration (something of value exchanged between parties)
Contractual Capacity: Legal principle requiring that all parties must have legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
Clear Terms Requirement: Legal principle requiring that release terms must be clear, unambiguous, and properly communicated to all parties
Waiver of Rights: Legal principles governing the validity and extent of rights being waived in the release agreement
Public Policy Considerations: Legal principles ensuring the release agreement doesn't contravene public policy or attempt to contract out of mandatory legal obligations
