Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation applicable when services are included alongside goods in the sale, establishing implied terms for service provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation when one party is a consumer, covering quality rights, fitness for purpose, remedies, and unfair contract terms provisions
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights under the contract and their ability to enforce contractual terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Sets limitations on exclusion clauses and establishes reasonableness test for contract terms
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Addresses false statements made during contract formation that induced parties to enter into the agreement
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes statutory time limits for bringing claims related to contract breaches
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in contractual relationships
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for high-value transactions to prevent money laundering
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic execution and communication of contractual documents
