Contract Law Act 1999: Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, ensuring basic elements of valid contracts including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters including contractual relationships and obligations in Singapore
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates money lending activities in Singapore; while family loans are generally exempt, need to ensure compliance to avoid any unintended breaches
Women's Charter (Cap. 353): Family law legislation that may be relevant depending on the relationship between family members involved in the promissory note
Maintenance of Parents Act: Legislation governing financial obligations between family members, particularly relevant if the note involves parent-child relationships
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for enforcing contractual claims, generally 6 years for contractual claims including promissory notes
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Establishes requirements for documenting and proving the existence and terms of the debt
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs the requirements for proper stamping of legal documents including promissory notes
