New Hampshire law
Commercial Litigation Laws in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire commercial litigation runs through the Superior Court (general jurisdiction) and the Circuit Court District Division (for smaller matters). The Superior Court maintains a Business and Commercial Dispute Docket (BCDD) for complex commercial cases. New Hampshire follows the UCC and recognizes tortious interference, fraud, civil conspiracy, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A) is a robust consumer-remedies statute with potential treble damages.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
State law
Statute of Limitations
New Hampshire uses a general 3-year statute of limitations for most personal, property, and contract actions. Actions upon notes secured by mortgage or on negotiable instruments may have longer periods.
State law
Key New Hampshire Statutes
Governs sales of goods including warranties, remedies, statute of frauds ($500+), and breach. 4-year statute of limitations for UCC sales claims.
The BCDD handles complex commercial cases with specialized case management, including contract, UCC, shareholder, and trade-secret disputes.
Prohibits unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Private cause of action with actual damages, up to treble damages for willful or knowing violations, plus attorney fees.
Prejudgment interest on judgments at the statutory rate set annually (based on the prime rate plus 2%).
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