The procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to Chapter 2721 of the Revised Code shall be in accordance with these rules. No action or proceeding is open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for under this chapter.These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under 28 USC §2201. Rules 38 and 39 govern a demand for a jury trial. 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. Declaratory judgments are an important tool in litigation. They allow individuals to seek a court's direction at the early stages of a controversy. The First District Court of Appeals held that both parties in this declaratory judgment action were entitled to the same standard of review. Court of Appeals Holds that Burden of Proof is the Same for Both Parties in a Declaratory Judgment Action. Posted on: Oct 6, 2021.
