Bills of Sale Act 1878: Primary legislation governing bills of sale in England and Wales. Establishes core requirements for registration and enforcement of bills of sale, including formal requirements for validity.
Bills of Sale Amendment Act 1882: Supplementary legislation providing additional requirements for bill of sale documentation and further formal requirements for validity.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Relevant if the sale involves any credit arrangements. Contains consumer protection provisions that must be considered in the sale agreement.
Firearms Act 1968: If the Side by Side is a firearm, this act governs transfer of ownership, licensing requirements, and registration obligations for firearms sales.
Road Traffic Act 1988: If the Side by Side is a vehicle, this act covers vehicle registration requirements and regulations regarding transfer of ownership.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Establishes implied terms about title, quality and fitness for purpose, and description and merchantability in sale contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable for consumer sales (not business-to-business). Sets out quality standards and consumer protection requirements for the sale.
