Miller Act: Federal law (40 USC ยง 3131-3134) governing surety bonds for federal construction projects, requiring performance and payment bonds for federal construction contracts
Contract Disputes Act: Federal legislation governing contract disputes involving federal government contracts, including those involving surety bonds
Federal Common Law of Suretyship: Established legal principles and precedents governing surety relationships at the federal level
State Surety Bond Statutes: State-specific laws regulating surety bonds, including requirements, enforcement, and limitations
State Insurance Regulations: State-level insurance laws and regulations that govern surety bonds as insurance products
State Indemnity Laws: State-specific legislation governing indemnification agreements and their enforcement
State Contract Laws: General contract law principles and statutes at the state level affecting the formation and enforcement of indemnity agreements
Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limitations for bringing legal actions related to surety bonds and indemnity agreements
UCC Article 1: Uniform Commercial Code General Provisions applicable to commercial transactions including surety arrangements
UCC Article 3: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing negotiable instruments which may be relevant to surety bonds
Common Law of Contracts: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Good Faith and Fair Dealing Doctrine: Legal principle requiring parties to act in good faith in the performance and enforcement of contracts
State Insurance Department Regulations: Specific regulatory requirements imposed by state insurance departments on surety bonds and related agreements
Treasury Department Requirements: Federal requirements for surety companies writing bonds on federal projects
Contractor Licensing Requirements: State-specific licensing requirements that may affect surety bond requirements and indemnity agreements
Industry Standards: Standard practices and documents used in the surety industry, including AIA and AGC standards
Corporate Authorization Requirements: Legal requirements for corporate entities to enter into indemnity agreements, including board resolutions and officer authorizations
Document Execution Requirements: Legal requirements for proper execution of indemnity agreements, including signature and notarization requirements
