Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing goods sales contracts, defining rights and obligations of parties, covering title, description, and quality standards
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in sales, including quality standards, consumer protection, and unfair contract terms provisions
Agency Law principles: Common law principles governing agency relationships, including fiduciary duties, authority scope, and agent's powers in consignment arrangements
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering service aspects of agreements, including implied terms about care and skill in service provision
Factors Act 1889: Historical legislation dealing with mercantile agents, their rights to sell and transfer title in consignment situations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant for high-value items and payment regulations
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Privacy and data protection legislation governing the handling and processing of personal data in business relationships
Fraud Act 2006: Criminal law framework for preventing fraudulent transactions and requiring authenticity declarations
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulations governing business-to-business relationships, particularly regarding marketing and description requirements
