Declaratory judgment would thus provide the parties with specific, conclusive relief in resolving whether Middlesex has a duty to defend. Judgment Complaint seeks a declaratory judgment with respect to insurance coverage for the underlying claims in the state tort action.The main thrust of Rule 57 is that actions for declaratory judgment are to be brought in accordance with the Rules. The plaintiff asserts that the trial judge erred in allowing the insurer's motion for summary judgment on her declaratory relief count. "It is settled law that, as a procedural remedy, the federal rules respecting declaratory judgment actions, apply in diversity cases. Reifer sets forth the factors a district court must address when deciding whether to abstain from hearing an insurance coverage declaratory judgment action. Middlesex Superior Court, Civil Action No. 1881 CV 0895. Any party to a contract may petition the court to clarify its rights and obligations in the event of a legal controversy.