Contract Laws in Canada, UAE, and Australia
Australia
In Australia, contracts are governed by both federal and state laws.
At the federal level, the main law that applies to contracts is the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which sets out the rights and obligations of parties to a contract and prohibits certain types of conduct in relation to contracts, such as misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct.
In addition to federal law, each state and territory in Australia has its own laws that apply to contracts made within its borders. For example, in New South Wales, the main law that applies to contracts is the Australian Consumer Law, which is contained in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and sets out the rights and obligations of parties to a contract. In Victoria, the main law that applies to contracts is the Fair Trading Act 1999, which prohibits certain types of conduct in relation to contracts, such as misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), contracts are governed by federal law, which is based on Islamic principles and customs. The main law that applies to contracts in the UAE is the Civil Code, which was issued by Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 and is based on the civil law system.
In addition to the Civil Code, certain types of contracts may be governed by specific federal or local laws or regulations. For example, contracts involving the sale of goods are governed by the Commercial Transactions Law, and contracts involving the provision of services are governed by the Services Transactions Law.
Canada:
In Canada, contracts are governed by both federal and provincial laws.
At the federal level, the main law that applies to contracts is the federal Civil Code of Quebec, which applies in the province of Quebec. In the rest of Canada, contracts are governed by the common law of contract, which is a body of law based on judicial decisions and customs rather than statutory law (laws enacted by legislative bodies). Common law has developed over time through the decisions of courts, and it is an important source of law in Canada and other countries with a common law legal system.
In addition to federal and common law, certain types of contracts may be governed by specific statutory laws or regulations at the federal or provincial level. For example, contracts involving the sale of goods are governed by the Sale of Goods Act, and contracts involving the provision of services are governed by the Service Contracts Act.
International law may apply to certain contracts in Canada, Australia, and UAE. For example, contracts involving the sale of goods between these countries and other countries may be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
