Declaratory Judgment

Definition: A court's determination of the parties' legal rights or obligations before or without awarding damages or ordering performance.

Example

Parties ask a court to determine their rights under a disputed contract provision.

Keep the distinction clear

A declaratory judgment explains legal rights; an injunction commands or prohibits conduct. It also differs from an administrative declaratory statement issued under agency procedures.

Related terms

Injunction · Contract · Interpleader

Keep studying

Valid, Void, Voidable, and Unenforceable Contracts

References: Florida Statutes 86.011: declaratory judgments

Pronunciation (US): dih-KLAIR-uh-tor-ee JUJ-munt (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster