Contract Law of Singapore (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts in Singapore. Essential for establishing the legal basis of claims and counterclaims.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental legislation that modifies and supplements common law and equity principles in Singapore's civil matters.
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Specifies statutory time limits for bringing various types of legal claims, crucial for determining validity of demands and counter-demands.
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, including requirements for documentary evidence in demand letters.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects against unreasonable exclusion clauses, relevant for assessing validity of claims.
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Provides legal framework for electronic communications and transactions, important if demand letters are exchanged electronically.
Misrepresentation Act (Chapter 390): Deals with false statements made during contract formation, relevant for challenging claims based on misrepresentation.
Rules of Court (Chapter 322, Rule 5): Procedural rules governing civil litigation in Singapore courts, including requirements for legal notices and pre-action protocols.
Common Law Principles - Counterclaims: Legal principles governing the assertion of counterclaims and set-offs in response to demands.
Common Law Principles - Mitigation: Principles requiring parties to take reasonable steps to minimize their losses in contract disputes.
Common Law Principles - Causation: Legal principles establishing the connection between breach and damages, including remoteness of damage.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant regulatory frameworks specific to the industry or subject matter of the dispute.
