The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where a judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.
Utah Code § 78B-6-404
Discretion to deny declaratory relief
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 2019 UT App 123 - Williamson v. Farrell (2019)
Most recently applied in 2024 UT App 111 - Williamson v. Farrell (August 2024)
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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