Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Primary legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and acquire rights under a contract they are not directly party to
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits within which legal proceedings must be commenced for breach of contract claims (generally 6 years for contracts)
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies formal requirements for creation and enforcement of contracts, particularly regarding property and formal documentation
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, applicable if one party is acting as a consumer
Contract Formation Principles: Common law rules governing offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Breach of Contract Principles: Common law principles defining what constitutes a breach, including material breach, anticipatory breach, and minor breach
Specific Performance Doctrine: Equitable remedy requiring actual performance of contractual obligations rather than monetary compensation
Damages and Remedies Rules: Common law principles governing compensation and other remedies available for breach of contract
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including pre-action protocols for contract disputes
Equitable Remedies: Additional remedies available through equity, including injunctions and specific performance
Mitigation Principle: Legal principle requiring the innocent party to take reasonable steps to minimize their losses following a breach
Injunctive Relief Requirements: Legal requirements and principles for obtaining temporary or permanent injunctions to prevent continued breach
Notice Period Requirements: Rules governing the proper service and timing of notices in contract law
Pre-action Protocol Compliance: Requirements for actions and communications before formal legal proceedings, including attempts to resolve disputes
