what is a declaratory decree/judgment? pretty sure they are the similar things
For example, a party to a contract may seek the legal interpretation of a contract to determine the parties' rights, or an insured may seek a determination of insurance coverage under a policy. In a will contest, a party may seek a declaratory judgment to determine who is entitled to inherit under the will or to define what part of an estate a beneficiary is entitled to receive.
For example, a party to a contract may seek the legal interpretation of a contract to determine the parties' rights, or an insured may seek a determination of insurance coverage under a policy. In a will contest, a party may seek a declaratory judgment to determine who is entitled to inherit under the will or to define what part of an estate a beneficiary is entitled to receive.
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http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/declaratory-judgment/