--Judicial relief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper, subject to Chapter 55 (relating to limitation of time). A court's first step in a declaratory judgment action concerning insurance coverage is to determine the scope of the policy's coverage.A declaratory judgment is a court-issued judgment that defines and outlines the rights and obligations of each party in a contract. (3) a declaratory judgment when declaratory relief is the only relief sought; and. Declaratory Judgment. Judgment in a civil case that declares rights and responsibilities of the parties or interpretation of the law without awarding damages or requiring action. A declaratory judgment is a binding judgment from a court defining the legal relationship between parties and their rights in a matter before the court. Relief in the same trust or estate. See Remick, §18.08; see also Declaratory Judgments Act,. 42 Pa. C.S. §7531 et. seq.