Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters in Singapore, providing fundamental legal framework for civil transactions
Bills of Exchange Act (Cap. 23): Key legislation governing promissory notes, including requirements for validity and enforcement
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental law governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Property Law Act (Cap. 242): Legislation governing property rights and transactions in Singapore
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates residential property ownership and transactions in Singapore
Control of Rent Act (Cap. 58): Legislation governing rental control and tenant-landlord relationships
Housing and Development Act: Specific legislation governing HDB properties and related transactions
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates money lending practices and ensures compliance in financial arrangements
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty requirements for legal documents including promissory notes
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for legal actions and enforcement of promissory notes
Unconditional Promise Requirement: Legal requirement that the promissory note must contain an explicit, unconditional promise to pay
Certainty of Amount: Legal requirement that the promised payment amount must be clearly and certainly stated
Payment Terms Specification: Requirement for clear and unambiguous payment terms including timeline and method
Proper Execution Requirements: Legal requirements for proper document execution including signing and witnessing
Party Identification: Requirement for clear and accurate identification of all parties involved in the promissory note
