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Rule 57. Declaratory Judgment

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 57

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-07-10
Topic
general

Rule 57. Declaratory Judgment These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under 28 U.S.C. § 2201. Rules 38 and 39 govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of a declaratory-judgment action. [Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]

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Rule57. Declaratory Judgment

These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under28 U.S.C. § 2201. Rules38and39govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of a declaratory-judgment action.
[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]