Declaratory Judgment
/dɪˌklærətɔːri ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court's binding determination of the parties' rights or legal relations without ordering enforcement or awarding damages.
The plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment to clarify their contractual obligations.
Forms
- declaratory judgments
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Commentary
Declaratory judgments serve to resolve uncertainty in legal relationships and guide future conduct without coercive enforcement; careful drafting should clearly state the rights or status being declared.
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