An action for declaratory judgment proceeds in much the same manner as other types of litigation. Before bringing a declaratory judgment action for determining the validity of a zoning ordinance, a plaintiff must ordinarily exhaust administrative remedies;.Though perhaps milder than an injunction in some respects, a declaratory judgment results in the entry of a judgment and all that goes with it. Even if Plaintiffs stated a claim under the Declaratory Judgment. Act, they lack standing and this Court therefore lacks jurisdiction. It is not a proper claim under Ohio's Declaratory Judgment Act and it must be dismissed. Proposed Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region et al. They allow individuals to seek a court's direction at the early stages of a controversy. Requests for extraordinary writs (mandamus, prohibition, and quo warranto), equitable relief. Plaintiffs sought mandamus relief before the Ohio Supreme Court, whereas this case is an action for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.
