Contract Law Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Insurance Act (Cap. 142): Key legislation relevant for deductible provisions and insurance-related aspects of indemnity agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded or restricted
English Common Law Principles: Singapore follows English common law principles on indemnities, providing foundational rules for interpretation
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Governs false statements made during contract formation that might affect the validity of the agreement
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims under the agreement
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act: Regulates rights of third parties in insurance and indemnity contexts
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant when parties to the agreement are corporations, governing corporate capacity and authority
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore that may affect indemnity agreements in regulated sectors
Contra Proferentem Rule: Legal principle where ambiguous contract terms are interpreted against the party who drafted them
Doctrine of Unconscionability: Legal principle protecting against unfair advantage taken by one party over another in contract formation
Rules Against Penalties: Common law principles distinguishing between valid liquidated damages and unenforceable penalties
Duty of Good Faith: Implied obligation on contracting parties to act honestly and fairly in contract performance
