A declaratory judgment is a judicial determination of the rights of respective parties, as opposed to coercive relief or damages. The purpose of declaratory.By its terms, the provision governs only contracts both "payable" to a citizen or inhabitant of Texas, and arising out of the company's Texas business. The purpose of this site is to provide information from and about the Judicial Branch of the US Government. Declaratory judgments are an important tool in litigation. They allow individuals to seek a court's direction at the early stages of a controversy. This Appendix provides a summary of cases in which state issued declaratory judgments in family law related matters. Petitioner initially filed this action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern. District of Texas, which in turn transferred it to this court. Also includes legislative changes to the Declaratory Judgment Act, as well as case law updates. •.
