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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.]

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.]