Limitation Act 1959: Primary legislation governing time limits for debt claims. Key aspects: 6-year limitation period for contractual debts, written acknowledgment restarts limitation period, acknowledgment must be signed.

Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Governs general contract principles including consideration and enforceability of the debt acknowledgment.

Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Sets requirements for admissible evidence, particularly relevant for written acknowledgments as documentary evidence in legal proceedings.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Relevant when debt acknowledgment involves or affects third parties' rights.

Moneylenders Act: Applicable if debt involves licensed moneylenders, imposing special documentation requirements.

Legal Requirements for Valid Acknowledgment: Document must be clear and unambiguous, include specific amount owed, be signed by debtor or authorized representative, include payment terms, state original debt source, and show clear date of acknowledgment.