Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contracts and interest rates in Singapore. Essential for establishing the basic legal framework for the promissory note.
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): While not directly applicable unless involving licensed moneylenders, provides important guidelines on interest rate caps and loan documentation requirements in Singapore.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles as applied in Singapore, covering contract formation, validity, and enforcement requirements.
Statute of Limitations Act (Cap. 163): Sets the 6-year limitation period for contractual claims, crucial for enforcement timeline of the promissory note.
Singapore Law of Property: Governs rules regarding unsecured debts and their enforcement in Singapore's legal context.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Ensures terms in the promissory note are fair and enforceable under Singapore law.
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations that may apply if the note involves regulated financial activities.
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism requirements that may be relevant to the transaction.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Specifies requirements for documentary evidence that may affect how the promissory note should be documented.
Rules of Court: Procedural rules relevant to enforcement of the promissory note in Singapore courts.
