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Commercial Litigation Laws in Indiana.

Indiana commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Indiana Circuit and Superior Courts. Indiana also has a Commercial Court program that adjudicates complex business cases under specialized rules.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (written contract) / 2 years (tort); variesI.C. §§ 34-11-2-4, 34-11-2-11, 34-11-2-7

Indiana contract and commercial-claim deadlines depend on theory. Written-contract claims are generally 6 years; oral contracts are generally 6 years; tort claims are generally 2 years; UCC sales claims are 4 years.

State law

Key Indiana Statutes

Indiana Commercial CourtInd. Commercial Court Rules

Indiana’s Commercial Court program provides specialized rules and dockets for complex business cases in participating counties.

Indiana Uniform Commercial CodeI.C. tit. 26

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

State law

Official Sources

Indiana Courts Indiana General Assembly — Indiana Code

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