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Commercial Litigation Laws in Connecticut.

Connecticut commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Connecticut Superior Court, including its Complex Litigation Docket, with Title 33/34 entity statutes and Title 42a UCC driving substantive analysis.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (written contract) / 3 years (oral contract, fraud); variesConn. Gen. Stat. §§ 52-576, 52-581, 52-577

Connecticut contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 6 years; oral contracts are generally 3 years; tort claims are generally 3 years; other theories follow their own rules.

State law

Key Connecticut Statutes

Connecticut Practice BookConn. Prac. Book

Commercial-litigation procedure is governed by the Connecticut Practice Book, which contains the rules of civil procedure for the Superior Court.

Connecticut Uniform Commercial CodeConn. Gen. Stat. tit. 42a

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

State law

Official Sources

Not Legal Advice

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 Connecticut.

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