Declaratory Judgment

Definition of "Declaratory judgment"

A binding judicial determination of the rights and standing of litigants. A declaratory judgment does not result in any relief for the action brought before the court. It merely determines whether there is a justifiable action between the litigants. A Subsequent judicial action between the parties determines any relief on the declared justifiable action.

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