This is known as injunctive relief. The court may decide the rights of parties to a dispute.There can be a judgment awarding money or dismissing claims, a declaratory judgment (CPLR 3001),. i.e. The name, address and telephone number of the plaintiff's attorney or the unrepresented plaintiff are stated on the summons. A declaratory judgment differs from other judgments because it does not provide for any enforcement or order a party to take any action or pay damages. The preliminary injunction (sometimes informally called a temporary injunction) stays in effect until a hearing can be held, or sometimes until after a trial. Any party to a contract may petition the court to clarify its rights and obligations in the event of a legal controversy. Declaratory judgments are frequently sought in the insurance context, either before or after a claim has been denied. 1990)(not payable to. Texas insured); New York Life Ins.