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Commercial Litigation Laws in Florida.
Florida commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Florida Circuit Courts, with several circuits maintaining dedicated business-court divisions. Florida’s Title XXXVI entity statutes and Chapters 670–680 UCC drive substantive analysis.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Statute of Limitations
Florida contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 5 years; oral contracts and many torts are generally 4 years; other theories follow their own rules (including the 2-year negligence period effective March 2023).
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Key Florida Statutes
Commercial-litigation procedure is governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which control pleading, discovery, and motion practice in Circuit Court.
Florida commercial-litigation cases frequently involve Article 2 sales, Article 9 secured transactions, and related UCC provisions.
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