A declaratory judgment is a special type of lawsuit that allows you to seek a court order explaining the legal rights and duties of the parties to the suit. A declaratory judgment can be a useful tool that helps you clarify your legal rights in advance of a lawsuit or before you've suffered a financial loss.Declaratory judgments. (a) No action or proceeding is open to objection on the ground that a merely declaratory judgment or order is sought thereby. Plaintiffs pray that the Court: 1. If the Complaint seeks a declaratory judgment, the words "Declaratory Judgment" shall appear except as provided in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above. ARNOLD, M.D. in his official capacity as State Registrar of Vital Records;. Defendant. §§ 702-06, and the Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-02. 4. Ketterman appeals, asserting the trial court erred in dismissing its petition for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. New York and Connecticut are "persons" as defined in the applicable provision of the Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7602(e). 10.