Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, particularly relevant for indemnity agreements that might affect third parties
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets out the time limits within which legal actions must be brought, including contractual claims and enforcement of indemnity provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for reviewing reasonableness of indemnity clauses and exclusion clauses
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contracts, which could affect the validity of indemnity agreements
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant when parties to the indemnity agreement are corporations, governing corporate capacity and authority to enter into contracts
Common Law Principles: Principles derived from case law covering contract formation, interpretation of terms, causation, remoteness of damage, and mitigation of loss
Singapore Case Law on Indemnities: Precedents set by Singapore courts specifically relating to interpretation and enforcement of indemnity clauses
Prevention of Corruption Regulations: Regulatory framework ensuring the indemnity agreement does not contravene anti-corruption laws and regulations
