The procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to Title 28, U.S.C., § 2201, 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 a declaratory judgment and may advance it on the calendar.
(As amended Dec. 29, 1948, eff. Oct. 20, 1949.)
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These rules govern the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment pursuant to Titleunder 28, U.S.C., § 2201, shall be in accordance with these r. Rules, 38 and the right to trial by jury may be demanded under the circumstances and in the manner provided in Rules 38 and 3939 govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a judgment for declaratory relief in cases where it declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy hearing of an action for a declaratory judgment and may advance it on the calendarction.
(As amended Dec. 29, 1948, eff. Oct. 20, 1949; Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.)