Ufa Films, Inc. v. Ufa Eastern Division Distribution, Inc.

Consideration has been given to defendants’ contention that in this action a declaratory judgment should not be granted, since the plaintiff insists that it has terminated the contract, and, therefore, there is no occasion for the determination of any rights under the contract. The court doubtless has the power to grant such a judgment, notwithstanding the attempted termination of the contract. Section 473 of the Civil Practice Act provides that “ The supreme court shall have power in any action or proceeding to *130declare rights and other legal relations on request for such declaration whether…