§ 16-111-105. Enumeration not exclusive
The enumeration in §§ 16-111-102 and 16-111-104 does not limit or restrict the exercise of the general powers conferred in § 16-111-101, in any proceeding where declaratory relief is sought, in which a judgment or decree will terminate the controversy or remove an uncertainty.
§ 16-111-106. Discretionary
The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where such judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.
§ 16-111-107. Review
All orders, judgments and decrees under this chapter may be reviewed as other orders, judgments and decrees.
§ 16-111-108. Supplementary relief
Further relief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper. The application therefor shall be by petition to a court having jurisdiction to grant the relief. If the application be deemed sufficient, the court shall, on reasonable notice, require any adverse party whose rights have been adjudicated by the […]
§ 16-111-109. Jury trial
When a proceeding under this chapter involves the determination of an issue of fact, such issue may be tried and determined in the same manner as issues of fact are tried and determined in other civil actions in the court in which the proceeding is pending.
§ 16-111-110. Costs
In any proceeding under this chapter the court may make such award of costs as may seem equitable and just.
§ 16-111-111. Parties
(a) When declaratory relief is sought, all persons shall be made parties who have or claim any interest which would be affected by the declaration, and no declaration shall prejudice the rights of persons not parties to the proceeding. In any proceeding which involves the validity of a municipal ordinance or franchise, such municipality shall […]
§ 16-111-112. Construction
This chapter is declared to be remedial; its purpose is to settle and to afford relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to rights, status and other legal relations; and is to be liberally construed and administered.
§ 16-111-113. Words construed
The word “person” wherever used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association, or society, or municipal or other corporation of any character whatsoever.
§ 16-111-114. Provisions severable
The several sections and provisions of this chapter except §§ 16-111-101 and 16-111-102, are hereby declared independent and severable, and the invalidity, if any, of any part or feature thereof shall not affect or render the remainder of the chapter invalid or inoperative.