Utah Code » Title 78B, Chapter 6 — Particular Proceedings; part 78B-6-4 — Declaratory Judgments
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Utah Code § 78B-6-404 (2026)

Discretion to deny declaratory relief

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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.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2019–2024 · leading case: Williamson v. Farrell, 2019 UT App 123 (Utah Ct. App. 2019).
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Williamson v. Farrell, 2019 UT App 123 (Utah Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 4× “" See Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-404. Second, the court relied upon common-law authority, including McRae & DeLand v.”
Williamson v. Farrell, 2024 UT App 111 (Utah Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 4× “” Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-404 (LexisNexis 2022).”
Sorensen v. Sparks, 2022 UT App 113 (Utah Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 2× “” See Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-404 (LexisNexis 2012).”
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