Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness, transfer of title, and remedies for breach of contract
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Comprehensive legislation protecting consumer rights, including quality standards, unfair terms, and digital content provisions in B2C transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that combine sale of goods with provision of services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls use of exclusion clauses in contracts and establishes reasonableness test for contract terms
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations specifically governing distance selling and off-premises contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements inducing contract formation
Fraud Act 2006: Criminal law statute relevant to fraudulent transactions and misrepresentation in contracts
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing handling of personal data in commercial transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing validity of electronic signatures and electronic communications in contracts
