Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods contracts in England and Wales. Defines key terms like 'goods,' 'sale,' and 'agreements to sell'. Contains implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description of goods.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. Supersedes Sale of Goods Act for consumer contracts. Provides enhanced consumer protections and defines quality standards and remedies.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that combine both goods and services. Relevant when the sale of goods agreement includes service elements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts. Controls unfair terms and provides restrictions on what can be excluded in contract terms.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs distance selling and electronic commerce for B2C transactions. Covers cancellation rights and information requirements for consumers.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the agreement complies with competition law and doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions.
UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sale of goods. While UK is not a signatory, relevant for international trade context and understanding parallel frameworks.
Common Law Principles: Body of case law and fundamental contract principles covering formation, interpretation, and breach of contracts, including concepts of offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
