Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, description, and rules for transfer of title and delivery
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation relevant when the sale includes any services component alongside goods
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C transactions, containing provisions about quality, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts and determines which terms may be considered unfair or void
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements that induce contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Legislation governing distance selling and off-premises contracts, particularly relevant for e-commerce
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning payment terms and interest on late payments in B2B contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation relevant for contracts executed electronically, governing electronic signatures and communications
