Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing property law and formal requirements for contracts in England and Wales, particularly relevant for written contract requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, which could be relevant if the LOI extension affects third party rights
British Steel Corporation v Cleveland Bridge case law: Key precedent case from 1984 establishing principles for legally binding Letters of Intent and interim contract arrangements
RTS Flexible Systems Ltd v Molkerei Alois Müller case law: 2010 Supreme Court case providing guidance on when LOIs become binding agreements and the importance of conduct in contract formation
Limitation Act 1980: Statute setting out time limits for bringing legal actions, relevant for enforcement of rights under the LOI extension
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historic legislation still relevant today, requiring certain types of contracts to be evidenced in writing and signed
Common Law Contract Formation Principles: Fundamental principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and certainty of terms
Contract Variation Principles: Legal principles governing how existing contracts can be validly modified or extended, particularly relevant for LOI extensions
