ONE-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD. The plain language of the statute seems to allow invoking the Act in a will contest since the validity of the testamentary instrument is in.A declaratory judgment is a judicial determination of the rights of respective parties, as opposed to coercive relief or damages. The purpose of declaratory. The court found the statute to be invalid and affirmed the judgments of the trial court and of the Court of Civil Appeals in granting the declaratory judgment. A declaratory judgment, also called a declaration, is the legal determination of a court that resolves legal uncertainty for the litigants. The statute of limitations for breach of contract and the declaratory judgment is generally four years from the date of the accident. Rule 57 notes that "the existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a judgment for declaratory relief in cases where it is appropriate. ""Declaratory judgment actions are subject to a fouryear statute of limitations. Motion for summary judgment.