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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

State law

Statute of Limitations

5 years (written contract) / 4 years (oral / most torts); variesFla. Stat. § 95.11

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).

State law

Key Florida Statutes

Florida Rules of Civil ProcedureFla. R. Civ. P.

Commercial-litigation procedure is governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which control pleading, discovery, and motion practice in Circuit Court.

Florida Uniform Commercial CodeFla. Stat. chs. 670–680

Florida 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 Florida.

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