A declaratory judgment may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect; and shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree. The Declaratory Judgment Act (the Act) allows a federal court to declare the rights and legal relations of any interested party.Franklin includes a general request for declaratory relief as provided for in the federal Declaratory Judgment Act ("DJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2201. You must swear to the information that you provide on this form and can face legal consequences if you do not fill it out to the best of your ability. In this chapter: (1) "State" means the State of Texas. (2) "Land office" means the General Land Office. A: Lawyers don't just fill out forms. •Declaratory Judgment. •Garnishment. • interpleader. •License. (a) Under Article III, a plaintiff must have standing to sue.