A declaratory judgment is a judicial determination of the rights of respective parties, as opposed to coercive relief or damages. The purpose of declaratory.For example, the court may consider the history of the case, the value at stake in the litigation, and the merits of a party's position. D. Courts have traditionally held that an insurance company has no right to intervene in the liability action against the insured to seek a coverage determination. A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT (DJ) is sought in a case that may not be about actions and seeking money. A declaratory judgment, also called a declaration, is the legal determination of a court that resolves legal uncertainty for the litigants. 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. (b) The action may be brought only in a Travis County district court. (c) The state agency must be made a party to the action. An action for a declaratory judgment or injunctive relief may be brought in accordance with this section against a governmental body that violates this chapter.