Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when contracts include both goods and services components, establishing standards for service provision

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for contracts involving consumers, covering quality rights, unfair terms, and remedies available to consumers

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts, establishing reasonableness tests for contract terms

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant when the contract involves real property transactions

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire and enforce rights under a contract to which they are not a direct party

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract formation that induced a party to enter into the contract

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation establishing rules for interest on late payments in business-to-business contracts

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices and misleading actions or omissions

Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing contracts formed through electronic means, establishing requirements for electronic commerce