Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods in England and Wales. Covers contract definitions, implied terms, title transfer, delivery obligations, and breach remedies.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when services are provided alongside goods in a sale contract. Complements the Sale of Goods Act for mixed contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, establishing consumer protection provisions, quality standards, and consumer remedies.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and unfair terms in contracts, establishing reasonableness tests particularly for business-to-business relationships.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may acquire rights under contracts they are not directly party to.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions, and aggressive selling techniques.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates online sales and electronic commerce, setting requirements for digital transactions and information provision.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specifically addresses distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights and information requirements.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract negotiation that induce parties to enter into contracts.
