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Commercial Litigation Laws in Illinois.

Illinois commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Illinois Circuit Courts, with the Cook County Circuit Court’s Commercial Calendar and other specialized dockets handling much of the state’s complex business litigation.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

10 years (written contract) / 5 years (oral contract); varies735 ILCS 5/13-206, 5/13-205

Illinois contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 10 years; oral-contract and some other claims are generally 5 years; tort claims are generally 2 years.

State law

Key Illinois Statutes

Illinois Code of Civil Procedure735 ILCS 5/

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

Illinois Uniform Commercial Code810 ILCS

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

State law

Official Sources

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