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declaratory judgment act

declaratory-judgment act. A federal or state law permitting parties to bring an action to determine their legal rights and positions regarding a controversy not yet ripe for adjudication, as when an insurance company seeks a determination of coverage before deciding whether to cover a claim. 28 USCA §§ 2201, 2202. See declaratory judgment under JUDGMENT. […]

Declaratory Judgment Act

glossary / 《确认判决法》, DECLARATORY-JUDGMENT ACT

Declaratory Judgment Act 〈美〉《确认判决法》 1934年制定的一部联邦法律。该法规定：在存在实际争议〔actual controversy〕的案件中，若双方当事人请求确认各自权利或其他法律关系，法院有权作出相应判决，而不论当事人是否会请求给予进一步的救济措施。法院所作此种判决具有终局判决〔final judgment〕的效力，可请求复审〔review〕，且对诉讼双方当事人现在和将来的权利均有约束力。大多数州已有类似的立法。

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