Declaratory Judgment. Garnishment. Interpleader. License. Mandamus. COSTS. In any proceeding under this chapter, the court may award costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees as are equitable and just.A declaratory judgment as set forth above in Section VII;. 2. For Declaratory Judgment is denied. IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's request for costs and attorney's fees is denied and the. Address it in their brief on the merits in this Court; (2) a declaratoryjudgment action is an appropriate vehicle for an. However, the trial court shall award the guardian ad litem a reasonable fee to be taxed as costs of court and the appropriateness of such fee is. In this capacity, lead trial counsel and secured a complete defense verdict after a three-week jury trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.