Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, particularly Section 6 (Statute of Frauds) which requires guarantees to be in writing and signed to be enforceable
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for guarantee relationships involving multiple parties
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation ensuring fair trading practices and consumer protection, which may apply if the guarantee involves consumer transactions
Moneylenders Act: Regulatory framework for moneylending activities in Singapore, applicable if the guarantee involves private moneylending
Banking Act: Primary legislation governing banking institutions in Singapore, relevant if the guarantee involves bank loans
MAS Regulations: Regulatory requirements set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial institutions and lending practices
Contractual Capacity Requirements: Legal principles ensuring all parties have the legal capacity to enter into the guarantee agreement
Consideration Rules: Legal requirements regarding the exchange of value or consideration necessary for the guarantee to be legally binding
Discharge of Guarantees Principles: Case law principles governing how guarantees can be discharged or terminated
Subrogation Rights: Legal principles governing the guarantor's right to step into the creditor's position after paying the guaranteed debt
Indemnity Rights: Legal framework for the guarantor's right to be indemnified by the principal debtor for payments made under the guarantee
Notice Requirements: Legal obligations regarding notifications between parties in a guarantee relationship
Enforcement Provisions: Legal framework governing the enforcement of guarantees and remedies available to parties
