Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contracts in Singapore, with Sections 67-69 specifically dealing with contracts of indemnity and Sections 70-101 covering provisions related to contracts of guarantee
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Supporting legislation that provides the foundation for civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded in contracts
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets out the time limits within which legal actions can be brought for claims relating to contracts, including indemnities and guarantees
Banking Act (Chapter 19): Relevant when the guarantee involves financial institutions, providing regulatory framework for banking operations
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Applicable when corporate guarantees are involved, governing the powers and obligations of companies in providing guarantees
Moneylenders Act: Relevant when the guarantee or indemnity involves money lending transactions
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that may affect guarantees and indemnities in the financial sector
Singapore Case Law: Relevant judicial decisions from Singapore courts that interpret and apply the laws relating to indemnities and guarantees
English Common Law Principles: Supplementary legal principles from English case law that influence Singapore's interpretation of indemnity and guarantee contracts
