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Commercial Litigation Laws in Maine.

Maine commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Maine Superior Courts, with the Business and Consumer Docket (BCD) available for complex business cases. Maine’s distinctive 6-year general civil limitations period is a key feature for contract-based claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (general civil actions); UCC and specific statutes may differ14 M.R.S. § 752

Maine contract and commercial-claim deadlines generally follow the state’s distinctive 6-year general civil statute of limitations, with UCC-specific and other statutes applying their own rules.

State law

Key Maine Statutes

Maine Business and Consumer DocketMe. R. Civ. P. 140

Maine’s Business and Consumer Docket (BCD) provides specialized rules and judges for complex commercial cases.

Maine Uniform Commercial Code11 M.R.S.

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

State law

Official Sources

Maine Judicial Branch Maine State Legislature — Statutes

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