A court's first step in a declaratory judgment action concerning insurance coverage is to determine the scope of the policy's coverage. Declaratory Judgment.This is a civil action seeking declaratory judgment under the Declaratory. You will need one copy of the civil complaint with original signature for the magisterial district judge. Heyer filed for a declaratory judgment that the marriage was void because the minister did not meet the requirements of 23 PA. CONS. STAT. ANN. (b) Form of application. In the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Is the principle that we will not adjudicate a petition for declaratory judgment where the issues are not ripe for determination. City of Philadelphia's Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. (3) a declaratory judgment when declaratory relief is the only relief sought; and.