Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts in England and Wales. Covers contract conditions, warranties, transfer of title, and quality standards requirements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer transactions, covering consumer protection provisions, quality rights, and regulations against unfair contract terms.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing statutory requirements for service provision alongside goods.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations specifically addressing distance selling and consumer cancellation rights in B2C contracts.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract formation and providing remedies for misrepresentation.
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sales (noting UK is not a signatory but relevant for international context).
Incoterms: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation relevant when personal data is processed as part of the sales agreement.
