What Is Declaratory Relief?
Declaratory relief occurs when two parties go to court to get clarification. In other words, the plaintiff isn’t suing the defendant or trying to recover any money or damages. The two people involved in the case simply want the court’s opinion. There are many situations in which declaratory relief might be sought. Most commonly, it is sought in a contract law case. Contracts are legally binding promises that the court will enforce by penalty of law. The court enforces the contract by requiring a party who breaches it, or breaks his promise, to pay damages.
