A Practice Note describing the requirements for a declaratory judgment action in New York under Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) 3001. Declaratory judgment.There can be a judgment awarding money or dismissing claims, a declaratory judgment (CPLR 3001),. i.e. This is known as declaratory relief. Commencing the Action. A motion to dismiss a claim for a declaratory judgment can be considered to be a motion for judgment on that claim in the defendant's favor. 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. Watch the video to learn about Declaratory Judgment in Practice My Business is to Protect your Business. On January 24, 2024, the Second Department issued a decision in 8818 Tropical Restaurante Corp. v. Proceeding to a declaratory judgment action. Mtr.