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Commercial Litigation Laws in Arizona.

Arizona commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Arizona Superior Court, with Arizona’s Title 10 and Title 29 entity statutes and Title 47 UCC driving substantive analysis.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (written contract) / 3 years (oral contract, fraud); variesA.R.S. §§ 12-543, 12-548

Arizona contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 6 years; oral contracts, open accounts, and fraud are generally 3 years; other theories follow tort or statutory limitations.

State law

Key Arizona Statutes

Arizona Rules of Civil ProcedureAriz. R. Civ. P.

Commercial-litigation procedure is governed by the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, which control pleading, discovery, and motion practice in superior court.

Arizona Uniform Commercial CodeA.R.S. tit. 47

Arizona commercial-litigation cases frequently involve Article 2 sales, Article 9 secured transactions, and related UCC provisions.

State law

Official Sources

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This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Arizona.

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