Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods in England and Wales, covering transfer of title, description of goods, implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, and right to sell
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when buying from businesses, including requirements for goods to be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing the duty to provide accurate information and consequences of false statements in contracts and sales
Equine Identification Regulations 2018: Specific regulations for horse identification including requirements for horse passports, microchip identification, and registration requirements
Animal Welfare Act 2006: Legislation outlining basic welfare requirements and duty of care considerations for animals including horses
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, and capacity to contract under English law
Horse Passport Regulations 2009: Specific regulations making it a legal requirement for horses to have passports and governing the transfer of passport documentation
VAT Considerations: Tax implications and requirements that may apply to horse sales transactions
