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Commercial Litigation Laws in Michigan.

Michigan commercial litigation runs through the Circuit Court, with a specialized Business Court docket under MCL § 600.8031 in each circuit (for cases with amount in controversy over $25,000 involving business or commercial disputes). The Business Court uses active case management and encourages early ADR. Michigan follows modified comparative fault, the UCC, and recognizes common-law tortious interference and civil conspiracy claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

6 years (contracts); 3 years (most torts)MCL §§ 600.5807, 600.5805

Written contracts: 6 years. Oral contracts: 6 years. Fraud: 6 years. Tortious interference: 3 years.

State law

Key Michigan Statutes

Michigan Business CourtMCL § 600.8031 et seq.

Every circuit court with 3+ judges has a Business Court docket. Covers commercial and business disputes over $25,000 including contract, business-tort, UCC, and shareholder/LLC disputes.

Michigan UCC Article 2 (Sales)MCL § 440.2101 et seq.

Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($1,000+), and breach. 4-year statute of limitations under § 440.2725.

Tortious InterferenceMichigan common law; CMI International v. Intermet (Mich. Ct. App.)

Tortious interference with contract or business expectancy requires intentional, improper interference causing damages.

Prejudgment InterestMCL § 600.6013

Prejudgment interest accrues on money judgments from the date of filing at 1% above the 5-year Treasury rate, compounded annually.

State law

Official Sources

Michigan Courts — Business Courts Michigan Legislature — Compiled Laws

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