Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for contract formation and enforcement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, which is relevant for indemnification agreements that might affect third parties
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted, particularly relevant for indemnification clauses
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation, which could affect the validity of indemnification agreements
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for bringing legal claims, which affects the enforcement period of indemnification obligations
Mental Capacity Act: Determines the legal capacity of parties to enter into contracts, including indemnification agreements
Age of Majority Act: Establishes the age at which individuals can legally enter into binding contracts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices, which may affect indemnification agreements with consumers
Companies Act: Relevant when corporate entities are involved in indemnification agreements, governing corporate capacity and authority
Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle that prevents the enforcement of contracts that are extremely unfair or oppressive to one party
Consideration Requirement: Common law principle requiring that each party must provide something of value for a contract to be binding
Singapore Case Law on Indemnities: Body of court decisions establishing precedents on the interpretation and enforcement of indemnification clauses in Singapore
