Contracts Act 1872: Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Provides the legal basis for suspension of contractual obligations. Chapter 53 of Singapore statutes.
Civil Law Act: Chapter 43 of Singapore statutes. Contains general principles of contract law and provides remedies for breach of contract situations.
Force Majeure Provisions: Legal provisions that may be included in original contract allowing for suspension due to extraordinary circumstances. May include reference to COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 for pandemic-related suspensions.
Employment Act: Chapter 91 of Singapore statutes. Relevant if suspension involves employment contracts, containing mandatory provisions regarding notice periods and employee rights.
Doctrine of Frustration: Common law principle and Section 56 of Contracts Act, dealing with situations where contract performance becomes impossible or radically different from what was originally contemplated.
Notice Requirements: Procedural requirement specifying the formal notification process for contract suspension
Suspension Documentation: Procedural requirement for properly documenting the reasons and justification for contract suspension
Suspension Duration: Procedural requirement specifying the timeline and duration of the contract suspension period
Suspension Rights and Obligations: Documentation of continuing rights and obligations of all parties during the suspension period
Resumption Conditions: Specific conditions and requirements that must be met for the contract to resume after suspension period
