Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, including implied terms, transfer of title, conditions and warranties. Essential for defining the basic framework of the sale agreement.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer transactions, covering consumer protection, quality standards, unfair terms, and remedies for breach. Applicable if the sale involves a consumer buyer.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and limitation of liability terms, implementing a reasonableness test for such provisions in contracts.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for certain types of contracts and property transactions, including requirements for writing and execution.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements that induce contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contractual dealings.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third party rights in contracts and their enforcement provisions, relevant if the agreement affects third party interests.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Applicable to business-to-business transactions, governing payment terms and statutory interest on late payments.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Relevant if the sale involves financial arrangements or credit terms, providing consumer protection in credit agreements.
