Breach of written contract in Kentucky
Last checked Aug 15, 2026 · LawyerUnc editorial. Educational only, not legal advice.
Elements
1
Valid contract
Offer, acceptance, consideration, and sufficiently definite terms. In writing, as required.
2
Performance or excuse
The plaintiff performed, tendered performance, or was excused.
3
Breach
The defendant failed to do what the contract required.
4
Damages
The breach caused a measurable loss. Expectation damages are the usual measure.
Burden of proof
Preponderance of the evidence.
A Kentucky fact pattern
Breach of written contract in kentucky.
Statute of limitations
15 years
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.090
From breach of a written contract, in the usual case.
- That number is long. UCC sale-of-goods is still four years.