Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for contractual relationships and enforcement
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided through contractual terms
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, including those relating to indemnity agreements
Singapore Common Law Principles: Based on English common law, includes precedent cases and established principles regarding interpretation and enforcement of indemnity clauses
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant when parties to the indemnity agreement are corporations, governing corporate capacity and authority to enter into contracts
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the electronic execution and validity of contracts when agreements are formed or signed digitally
Misrepresentation Act: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract formation that induced parties to enter into the agreement
MAS Guidelines: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulatory guidelines applicable when indemnity relates to financial services sector
Indemnity Scope Requirements: Legal principles requiring clear definition of indemnified events, losses, exclusions, limitations, notice requirements, and defense provisions
Liability Principles: Legal framework governing the establishment of liability caps, duration of indemnity obligations, and settlement provisions
