Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships, including provisions for assignment of rights and obligations, and requirements for consideration in contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, particularly relevant for assignment situations where rights are transferred to new parties
Property Law Act (Cap. 242): Governs property rights and their assignment, particularly relevant if the purchase contract involves real property
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates sales contracts involving goods, including rights and obligations and the assignability of rights under sales contracts
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Stipulates requirements for stamp duty on assignment documents, including applicable rates and timing for payment
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Sets out requirements for registration of assignments, particularly important for real property transactions
Common Law Principles: General principles governing assignments, including requirements for valid assignment, notice requirements, and consent procedures
Privity of Contract: Legal doctrine determining who can enforce rights under a contract and how these rights can be transferred through assignment
Equitable Principles: Principles of fairness and equity that apply to assignments, particularly relevant when statutory requirements are not met but justice requires recognition of rights
