Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, essential for the basic structure and enforceability of the guarantee
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Regulates banking institutions in Singapore that may issue letters of guarantee, including their obligations and limitations
Monetary Authority of Singapore Act: Provides regulatory framework for financial institutions and their instruments, including letters of guarantee
Securities and Futures Act: Relevant for certain types of financial guarantees and their treatment as securities
Common Law Principles of Guarantees: Established legal principles from case law regarding the nature, formation, and enforcement of guarantees
Statute of Frauds Requirements: Legal requirements that certain contracts, including guarantees, must be in writing and signed to be enforceable
Bocotra Construction Pte Ltd v Attorney General (1995): Key case law establishing principles for on-demand guarantees in Singapore
JBE Properties Pte Ltd v Gammon Pte Ltd (2010): Significant case law regarding the enforcement of performance bonds and the threshold for injunctions
BS Mount Sophia Pte Ltd v Join-Aim Pte Ltd (2012): Case law defining the scope and limitations of performance bonds in construction contracts
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore on banker's guarantees and letters of credit
ABS Guidelines: Industry standards and guidelines issued by the Association of Banks in Singapore
URDG 758: Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees, international standard rules for guarantee practice
ICC Standards: International Chamber of Commerce standards for international guarantee practices and documentation
