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Commercial Litigation Laws in Georgia.

Georgia commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Georgia Superior Courts, with a Business Court established by Article VI of the Georgia Constitution and a Metro Atlanta Business Case Division offered in several circuits.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (written contract) / 4 years (oral contract); variesO.C.G.A. §§ 9-3-24, 9-3-26

Georgia contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 6 years; oral contracts are generally 4 years; other theories follow their own rules.

State law

Key Georgia Statutes

Georgia Business CourtGa. Const. art. VI, § V

The Georgia Business Court is a statewide business-dispute court established by constitutional amendment, handling complex commercial cases that opt in or meet statutory criteria.

Georgia Uniform Commercial CodeO.C.G.A. tit. 11

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

State law

Official Sources

Georgia Business Court Georgia General Assembly — Code

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