A declaratory judgment is a legal tool that allows a court to make a statement or ruling on a legal issue or dispute without necessarily awarding damages. This act was passed to assert the authority of the British government to tax its subjects in North America after it repealed the much-hated Stamp Act.These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment. The purpose of a declaratory judgment is to avoid lawsuits and instead intervene and clarify the terms of the Agreement before full-scale litigation ensues. If you are starting the case, you are the Plaintiff. The Defendant is the party you are suing. Completing the Forms​​ Getting an attorney to explain the process or review your filing may end up saving you time and money when you do get to court. A judgment that declares the rights of the parties or expresses the court's opinion on a question of law without ordering anything to be done. In a declaratory judgment action, the court may only interpret a contract, not modify its terms.