What is the test for declaratory relief under the Declaratory Judgment Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Mapfre Ins. Co. v. Ruiz, No. 1:18-cv-00047-DAD-EPG (E.D. Cal. 2018):
28 U.S.C. 2201(a). Prior to granting declaratory relief, the district court must be satisfied that entertaining the action is appropriate, because the Declaratory Judgment Act is "deliberately cast in terms of permissive, rather than mandatory, authority." Gov't Employees Ins. Co. v. Dizol, 133 F.3d 1220, 1223 (9th Cir. 1998) (en banc) (citing Public Serv. Comm'n of Utah v. Wycoff Co.,
Page 8
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for declaratory judgment under the Declaratory Judgment Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for declaratory judgment under Section 2201 of the Declaratory Judgment Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a motion for declaratory relief under the Declaratory Judgment Act? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a declaratory judgment have the force of a final judgment? ("New York", United States of America)
Is a plaintiff entitled to a declaratory judgment that also seeks monetary relief in the form of defense costs? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a civil rights action, is there any case law where the relief sought was money damages rather than declaratory and injunctive relief? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a motion seeking declaratory relief contained in the same motion contain injunctive relief? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a student's claim for declaratory and injunctive relief moot because they are no longer enrolled at school? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for relief from a criminal judgment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a judge order a declaratory judgment against a defendant for failing to enforce section 53-255 of the Connecticut Civil Code? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
