There can be a judgment awarding money or dismissing claims, a declaratory judgment (CPLR 3001),. i.e. 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.Declaratory judgment. It's purpose is to settle and to afford relief from uncertainty and in security with respect to rights, status, and other legal relations. Federal: Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. §§22012202. §2201. Landlord is entitled to summary judgment on this cause of action. This Appendix provides a summary of cases in which state issued declaratory judgments in family law related matters. The availability of a declaratory judgment even in the absence of a traditional common law cause of action makes declaratory relief a highly useful instrument. A Practice Note describing the requirements for a declaratory judgment action in New York under Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) 3001.