Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods in England and Wales. Covers implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, transfer of title, delivery obligations, and remedies for breach of contract.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Comprehensive consumer protection legislation covering quality standards, unfair terms provisions, and digital content. Applicable for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses in contracts, implements reasonableness test for contract terms, and sets limitations on liability.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets quality standards for services and establishes requirements for reasonable care and skill in service provision.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances, modifying the common law doctrine of privity of contract.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions between businesses (B2B).
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices in business-to-consumer transactions, including misleading actions and aggressive practices.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates online sales and electronic commerce, including requirements for information provision and contract formation in electronic transactions.
