The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect, and the declaration shall have the force of a final judgment. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts.This HowTo Guide explains how to bring an action for declaratory relief to resolve liability insurance disputes. To establish federal jurisdiction in a declaratory judgment action, two conditions must be satisfied. First, is the constitutional inquiry. The Director of Industrial Relations shall protect from disclosure any and all trade secrets coming into the director's possession. Breach of California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act ("CMIA"), California Civil. As with criminal cases, lawyers for both sides may present closing arguments. Cruz argued Owners' motion was premature, as no discovery had been conducted in the declaratory judgment action. Under CCP, § 1062, a declaratory judgment under the California Declaratory Judgment Act does not preclude a party from obtaining other appropriate relief.