Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation and enforcement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Regulates the rights of third parties to enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a party
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the validity and use of electronic signatures and electronic records in contracts
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal claims and affects settlement agreement terms and release clauses
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Establishes rules for documentation requirements and admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects against unreasonable exclusion clauses
Misrepresentation Act: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract formation that induced parties to enter into the agreement
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant for settlements involving companies, covering corporate authority and execution requirements
Employment Act: Crucial for settlement agreements involving employment disputes or termination
Work Injury Compensation Act: Applicable to settlements involving workplace injury claims
Mediation Act: Governs mediation proceedings and enforcement of mediated settlement agreements
Arbitration Act: Provides framework for arbitration proceedings and enforcement of arbitral awards in settlement contexts
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Establishes court jurisdiction and procedures relevant to settlement enforcement and judicial oversight
