A declaratory judgment may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect; and shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree. A declaratory judgment for vehicles, determines the rights of the plaintiff without awarding any sort of damages.Contact us if you need help. Defendant. (Name of Director) Missouri Department of. Here, KCS complains that, since the Missouri suit is only a declaratory judgment action, that suit may conclude first. A declaratory judgment action is a unique kind of lawsuit that asks a court to determine the parties' rights and obligations. Seek summary judgment as to the First Claim for Relief ( declaratory judgment) only. Lauer, Prolegomenon to Municipal Court Reform in Missouri, 31 Mo. L. Rev. Action and Idaho Action (and FSL Delaware Action). Exercise jurisdiction in a declaratory judgment action or to abstain in favor of a parallel state court proceeding.