Green v. Goodman-Gable-Gould Co., Inc.

CYNTHIA D. KINSER, Justice.

In this appeal, we address the appropriate use of declaratory judgments. Because we conclude that the declaratory relief requested in this action was a determination of a disputed issue rather than an adjudication of the parties' rights, we will reverse the judgment of the circuit court granting declaratory relief.

MATERIAL FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A residence owned by Joyce E. Green and John W. Gural (collectively, the "Homeowners") was destroyed by fire. A few days after the fire, the Homeowners decided to engage the services of Goodman-Gable-Gould Company, Inc.…