Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in England and Wales. Defines 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 relevant when the purchase includes any associated services alongside goods. Establishes statutory requirements for service provision.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation providing additional protections when one party is a consumer rather than a business. Sets out consumer-specific rights and remedies.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use and enforcement of exclusion clauses in contracts. Determines which terms may be considered unfair or void under English law.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how and when third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in commercial transactions and broader business operations in the UK.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides protection and remedies against false statements made during contract formation that induced a party to enter into the contract.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought, including contract-related claims.
Fraud Act 2006: Defines fraud offenses and provides the legal framework for anti-fraud provisions in contracts and commercial transactions.
