Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing property-related contracts and formal requirements for certain types of contracts in England and Wales
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights in contract law
Adams v Lindsell (1818): Key case law establishing the Postal Rule - when acceptance is communicated by post, it takes effect when posted, not when received
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing the legal status and validity of electronic communications and signatures in contract formation
Hyde v Wrench (1840): Landmark case establishing that a counter-offer terminates the original offer and creates a new offer that requires acceptance
Last Shot Rule: Legal principle in contract formation where the last set of terms sent before performance becomes the controlling terms of the contract
First Shot Rule: Alternative approach to Battle of Forms where the first set of terms sent are considered controlling unless explicitly rejected
Contract Formation Requirements: Essential elements required for valid contract formation: offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and certainty of terms
Timing of Acceptance Rules: Legal principles governing when acceptance becomes effective and the requirements for valid communication of acceptance
