§ Rule 57 Declaratory judgments

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Rule 57. Declaratory judgments.

    The procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to §§ 6-6-220 through 6-6-232, Code of Alabama 1975, shall be in accordance with these rules, and the right to trial by jury may be demanded under the circumstances and in the manner provided in Rules 38 and 39. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a judgment for declaratory relief in cases where it is appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of an action for declaratory judgment and may advance it on the calendar.

    (dc) District court rule. Rule 57 does not apply in the district courts.