Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Primary legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in Singapore courts, including requirements for documentary evidence and affidavits
Oaths and Declarations Act (Chapter 211): Legislation governing the taking of oaths and making of declarations in Singapore, essential for affidavit validity
Notaries Public Act (Chapter 208): Regulates the appointment and powers of notaries public in Singapore who may be involved in affidavit attestation
Commissioner for Oaths Rules: Specific rules governing the appointment and conduct of Commissioners for Oaths who are authorized to administer oaths for affidavits
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Establishes the framework for court proceedings and documentation requirements in Singapore's legal system
Rules of Court 2021: Current procedural rules governing court proceedings, including specific requirements for format and content of affidavits
Contract Act (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal recognition and use of electronic signatures and records in Singapore
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates the imposition of stamp duties on certain documents and agreements in Singapore
Form Requirements: Written format, proper court-standard formatting, sworn/affirmed before authorized person
Content Requirements: Clear identification of deponent, statement of facts, numbered paragraphs, basis of knowledge specification
Common Law Principles: Principles derived from case law regarding contract formation, consideration, and enforcement
