Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles in Singapore, including formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contract terms
Insurance Act (Cap. 142): Relevant when indemnity provisions relate to insurance matters or insurance-backed indemnities
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Applicable when corporate entities are parties to the agreement, particularly regarding their capacity to provide indemnities
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims and affects the duration of indemnity obligations
Common Law Principles - Contract Formation: Legal principles regarding offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Tort Law - Negligence Principles: Fundamental principles governing liability and negligence that affect the scope of indemnity and hold harmless provisions
Contributory Negligence: Legal doctrine affecting how liability is apportioned when both parties have contributed to the loss or damage
Exclusion Clauses Doctrine: Legal principles governing the enforceability of clauses that exclude or limit liability
Unconscionable Bargains Doctrine: Legal principle protecting against unfair advantage where one party is under a special disability or disadvantage
Public Policy Considerations: Legal principles that may void contract terms that are contrary to public policy or public interest
