Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, defining key terms like 'goods,' 'seller,' and 'buyer', and establishing implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when the agreement includes both goods and services components, establishing quality standards and obligations for service provision
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and determines which contractual terms may be considered unfair or void in commercial contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: While primarily focused on consumer contracts, relevant in cases where one party might be classified as a consumer rather than a commercial entity
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how and when third parties may acquire rights under a contract to which they are not originally party
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Establishes rules regarding late payment penalties and interest in commercial transactions
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers pre-contractual statements and representations, providing remedies for false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Relevant when personal data is involved in the transaction, establishing obligations for data protection and privacy
Fraud Act 2006: Provides framework for anti-fraud provisions and protection against fraudulent behavior in commercial transactions
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law and prevents anti-competitive practices in commercial agreements
