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Wyo. Stat. § 1-37-108 (2026)

Discretionary power retained by court.

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The court may refuse to render a declaratory judgment where the
judgment would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy
giving rise to the proceeding.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1991–2008 · leading case: Reiman Corp. v. City of Cheyenne, 838 P.2d 1182 (Wyo. 1992).
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Reiman Corp. v. City of Cheyenne, 838 P.2d 1182 (Wyo. 1992). · cites it 4× “" W.S. § 1-37-108. Moreover, the issue presented seeks an advisory opinion.”
Wyoming Dep't of Revenue v. Exxon Mobil Corp., 2007 WY 21, 150 P.3d 1216. · cites it 4× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-37-108 (LexisNexis 2005).”
Jenkins v. Miller, 2008 WY 45, 180 P.3d 925. · cites it 2× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-37-102 (LexisNexis 2007).”
Bird v. Rozier, 948 P.2d 888 (Wyo. 1997). · cites it 2× “W.S. 1-37-108. Because the court has the discretion to deny declaratory relief where it would not be effective *893 or would be inappropriate, a declaratory judgment is generally not available with respect to allegations of past negligence and damage.”
West Texas Utils. Co. v. Exxon Coal USA, Inc., 807 P.2d 932 (Wyo. 1991). · cites it 2× “Wyo.Stat. § 1-37-108 (1988) provides, "The court may refuse to render a declaratory judgment where the judgment would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.”
Coffinberry v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 2008 WY 110, 192 P.3d 978. “When the Board did not accept his proposal, the appellant filed in the district court a Petition for Declaratory Judgment in which he sought monetary damages in the amount of his bid, a declaration that the contract awarded was null and void, and a determination of his "rights,…”
Cox v. City of Cheyenne, 2003 WY 146, 79 P.3d 500. “§ 1-37-108 (LexisNexis 2008) states, Any person interested under a deed, will, written contract or other writings constituting a contract, or whose rights, status or other legal relations are affected by the Wyoming constitution or by a statute, municipal ordinance, contract or…”
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