Contract Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations in Singapore, including the formation and enforcement of performance bonds
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Regulates banking institutions in Singapore that issue performance bonds and their obligations in handling such financial instruments
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA): Legislation governing payment security in the construction industry, which often involves performance bonds
BS Mount Sophia Case Law: Key Singapore Court of Appeal case [2012] SGCA 28 establishing principles for performance bond claims and enforcement
Bocotra Construction Case Law: Landmark case [1995] SGCA 41 defining the scope of fraud exception in performance bonds
JBE Properties Case Law: Important case [2010] SGCA 46 dealing with unconscionability exception in performance bond calls
Doctrine of Strict Compliance: Legal principle requiring exact compliance with the terms of the performance bond for a valid demand
Principle of Autonomy: Fundamental principle establishing that performance bonds are independent from the underlying contract
Fraud Exception Rule: Legal principle allowing courts to stop payment under a performance bond in cases of established fraud
Unconscionability Exception: Singapore-specific legal principle allowing courts to prevent calls on performance bonds in cases of unconscionable conduct
URDG 758: International Chamber of Commerce Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees, providing standardized rules for demand guarantees and performance bonds
BCA Guidelines: Building and Construction Authority guidelines specific to performance bonds in construction projects
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations governing banks' issuance and handling of performance bonds
SIA Standard Forms: Singapore Institute of Architects standardized forms and templates for performance bonds in architectural projects
SISV Guidelines: Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers guidelines for performance bonds in surveying and valuation contexts
