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Commercial Litigation Laws in Washington.
Washington commercial litigation proceeds in the Superior Court of the county where the claim accrues or where the defendant resides or transacts business. The King County Superior Court is Washington's principal commercial-litigation venue. Washington does not have a specialized business or chancery court. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Seattle) is an active federal commercial venue given the concentration of technology and e-commerce headquarters. Written-contract claims are subject to a 6-year limitation (RCW 4.16.040); UCC Article 2 sales claims, 4 years (RCW 62A.2-725).
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Statute of Limitations
Written-contract claims are subject to a 6-year limitation. Oral-contract claims, 3 years. UCC Article 2 sales-of-goods claims, 4 years from tender of delivery.
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Key Washington Statutes
6-year limitation for written-contract claims; 3-year limitation for oral contracts.
Washington's CPA — broadly worded with a private right of action, treble damages (capped at $25,000), and attorneys' fees. Central to Washington commercial-litigation practice.
Washington's 2020 noncompete-reform statute — noncompetes are unenforceable against employees earning less than the statutory income threshold (indexed annually), require pre-hire disclosure, and include garden-leave provisions for terminated employees.
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