Rule 57 Declaratory Judgments

When someone wants a court to officially declare their legal rights in a situation, this rule explains how to ask for that in Delaware's Court of Chancery. A "declaratory judgment" is when a court makes an official statement about your legal rights before a bigger dispute turns into a lawsuit over money or damages.

You can ask for this kind of ruling even if you have other legal options available to you. Having another way to solve the problem does not stop you from asking the court to clarify your rights. The court can also speed up the process and schedule a quick hearing if needed.