To begin the filing process, the plaintiff (the party that is bringing the lawsuit) would need to complete paperwork with information and facts about the case. The affidavit must be notarized. 8.You must file your completed paper work with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the appropriate county. A Declaratory Judgment establishes the rights and other legal relations of the parties without providing for enforcement. This is an action for declaratory judgment. 2. Declaratory statements are an agency's opinion as to the applicability of a statutory provision, or of any rule or order of the agency. All conditions precedent to the filing of this lawsuit have been satisfied. COUNT I-DECLARATORY JUDGMENT. Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court (276-8100) 21 days after the other party was served to see if the other party filed an answer. 2. Actions seeking a declaratory judgment regarding insurance coverage with respect to a tort action shall be assigned at random to a General Assignment Part.