Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract enforceability, including requirements for consideration in contracts and enforceability of indemnities under Singapore law
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third party rights are affected by contractual arrangements, which may be relevant if the indemnity impacts parties not directly involved in the deed
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets out statutory limitation periods and time limits for bringing claims under the deed of indemnity
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate matters including requirements for execution of documents by companies, corporate capacity, and authority to enter into deeds
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Specifies legal requirements for deeds under Singapore law, including formal execution requirements and validity conditions
Common Law Requirements for Deeds: Legal principles covering signing, sealing, and delivery requirements for valid execution of deeds
Common Law Principles on Indemnities: Established legal principles governing the interpretation and enforcement of indemnity provisions
Clear Drafting Requirements: Legal principle requiring clear and unambiguous language in contractual documents, particularly important for indemnity provisions
Rule Against Penalties: Common law doctrine that may affect the enforceability of certain indemnity provisions if they are deemed to be penalties rather than genuine pre-estimates of loss
Doctrine of Unconscionability: Legal principle that may affect the enforceability of indemnity provisions if they are deemed to be unfair or unconscionable
