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declaratory judgment

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A quick definition of declaratory judgment:

A declaratory judgment is a decision made by a court that explains the legal relationship between two parties and their rights in a situation. It is used when there is confusion about what the law says and what each person's rights are. It is different from other court decisions because it doesn't force anyone to do anything, but it does give a clear answer to the legal question. For example, it could be used to decide who owns a piece of property or whether a contract is valid. To get a declaratory judgment, there has to be a real problem between the parties, not just a request for advice.

A more thorough explanation:

A declaratory judgment is a legal decision made by a court that defines the legal relationship between parties and their rights in a matter before the court. It is used when there is uncertainty about the legal obligations or rights between two parties.

For example, if two people have a contract and they disagree about what it means, one of them can ask a court for a declaratory judgment to clarify the terms of the contract. This can help prevent a lawsuit from happening later on.

Declaratory judgments are different from other judgments because they do not require a party to do anything. Instead, they simply state the court's opinion about the legal matter.

However, a court will only issue a declaratory judgment if there is an actual controversy between the parties. This means that the parties must have adverse legal interests and the controversy must be substantial, immediate, and real.

Overall, a declaratory judgment is a useful tool for resolving legal disputes before they become full-blown lawsuits.

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GreyCeaselessMammoth
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8:56
they will tell you 9 AM is too early to eat cake but they are wrong
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thanks lily!!!!
lilypadfrog
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that’s probably why there was cake in my break room. someone knew it was your birthday
GreyCeaselessMammoth
8:57
exactly
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8:57
have some for me
I guess you now have to go buy alcohol now to celebrate
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come here I’ll share
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baby and your dream law school I think those are good presents
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happy bday to you too my friend
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