Declaratory Judgment

These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to statute. Rules 38 and 39 govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judg- ment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of a declaratory judgment action. History: Added February 2, 2017, effective March 1, 2017. Source. — This rule is similar to Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Declaratory-judgment vehicle cannot be utilized for the purpose of obtaining an advisory opinion; thus the issue concerning which judgment is sought must be justiciable. Police Protective Ass’n v. Casper, 575 P.2d 1146, 1978 Wyo. LEXIS 272 (Wyo. 1978). If there is any legal ground in the record to sustain a declaratory judgment, it will be affirmed. — Police Protective Ass’n v. Casper, 575 P.2d 1146, 1978 Wyo. LEXIS 272 (Wyo. 1978). Declaratory judgment relief not pre- cluded by existence of another remedy. — The existence of another adequate remedy will not, of itself, preclude declaratory judgment relief. Rocky Mountain Oil & Gas Ass’n v. State, 645 P.2d 1163, 1982 Wyo. LEXIS 345 (Wyo. 1982). Other relief not foreclosed. — By the