A declaratory judgment is a binding judicial declaration of the legal rights and relations of the parties, without ordering enforcement of these rights. For example, plaintiffs may seek, and a court may issue, a declaratory judgment indicating that a particular action would constitute a legal violation, without issuing any damages or penalties.

A statutory remedy for judicial determination of a controversy where plaintiff is in doubt about his legal rights.

A judge's statement about someone's rights. For example, a ruling that a particular statute, as written, violates some constitutional right.

The order of a court that establishes the rights of parties on a question of law or on a contract.

One which declares the rights of the parties or expresses the opinion of the court on a question of law, without necessarily ordering anything to be done.

a judgment by a court of law in a legal action, declaring the rights and duties of parties under an agreement or their status with respect to each other without ordering anything to be done

a judgment of a court which declares what rights each party in a dispute should have, but does not order any action or result in any legal damages

a judgment that declares the right of the parties, but does not require them to do anything further

a judgment that states whether or not a defendant's conduct constituted a violation of the provision

a limited proceeding in which the court determines the rights of parties that depend on the interpretation of some written instrument

a milder remedy than an injunction, cf

an appropriate method to challenge constitutionality of a tax statute

an equitable remedy under which a court makes a declaration clarifying the meaning of a particular law, but does not necessarily accompany the declaration with a damages award, or even an injunction

A determination by a court on a question of law; the court simply declaring the rights of the parties but not ordering anything to be done.

A lawsuit filed to determine where the plaintiff is in doubt as to his legal rights. With respect to patents, this is a lawsuit filed by someone against the patent holder asking the court to declare that the inventors patent is invalid or that the plaintiff is not infringing the patent. The possibility of such a lawsuit is a source of concern for poorly financed patent holders who must be careful lest something they do be seen as accusing others of infringement requiring them to defend against a lawsuit often at a distant location and at great expense.

a judgment of the court that determines the parties' rights and obligations without ordering action or awarding damages; often sought by a party to protect itself prospectively from liability. (See JUDGMENT)

When a court outlines the rights of the parties under a statute, a will, or a contract.

Judicial adjudication of the rights of the parties in a lawsuit made to clarify the parties' legal positions.

A binding determination by the court as to whether there is a justiciable (allowable) action between the litigants. A subsequent trial determines any relief on the declared justiciable action.

A decision by a judge that makes clear the legal rights and obligations of the parties without awarding damages or further enforcing the decision.

A judgment whereby a judge renders an opinion on the meaning of the disputed contract language or the obligations arising from it.

Lawsuit seeking the judgment of the court establishing the rights of the parties or expressing the court's opinion on a question of law without ordering anything to be done. No executory process follows as a matter of course.

Judgment in a civil case that declares rights and responsibilities of the parties or interpretation of the law without awarding damages or requiring action. E.g., a court may be asked to issue a declaratory judgment on constitutionality of a statute or whether an insurance policy covers a given activity. Usually requested by plaintiffs in order to avoid future legal difficulties.

A judgment declaring the rights of the parties on a question of law.

A decision by the court given where a plaintiff does not understand his or her rights. No money damages are awarded.

A court decision in a civil case that tells the parties what their rights and responsibilities are, without awarding damages or ordering them to do anything.

An action in which a court, at the request of a party, declares the rights, duties, status, or other legal relationships of parties.  A court may refuse to grant a declaratory judgment where it would not, if rendered, terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.

A declaratory judgment is a judgment of a court in a civil case which declares the rights, duties, or obligations of each party in a dispute. A declaratory judgment is binding as to the duties, rights and obligations of the parties. However, a declaratory judgment does not order any action or result in any award of damages to any party to the case.