Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, particularly Section 6 (Statute of Frauds requirements) which requires guarantees to be in writing and signed
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, including principles applicable to guarantee agreements
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Legislation regulating moneylending activities in Singapore, relevant if the loan involves a licensed moneylender
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Key legislation governing banking institutions and their activities in Singapore, including requirements for bank loans and associated guarantees
Statute of Frauds Requirements: Legal requirement under Section 6 of Civil Law Act mandating that guarantees must be in writing and signed to be enforceable
Contractual Capacity Rules: Legal principles determining who has the capacity to enter into binding guarantee agreements
Contract Formation Principles: Fundamental rules governing offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in guarantee agreements
Moneylenders Rules: Secondary legislation providing detailed regulations for moneylenders, including requirements for loan and guarantee documentation
Banking Regulations: Secondary legislation and regulatory requirements governing banking practices, including requirements for guarantees in bank loans
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests, applicable if the guarantee involves consumer transactions
Singapore Case Law on Guarantees: Relevant court decisions establishing precedents on the interpretation and enforcement of guarantees in Singapore
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting banking and financial practices, including guarantee requirements
