Legal Definitions - declarator

Definition: A legal action brought in the Court of Session in Scots law to establish a legal status or right.

Example: A person may bring a declarator action to establish their right to inherit a property or to clarify their legal status as a parent.

This example illustrates how a declarator action is used to establish a legal right or status in Scots law. It is a type of legal action that seeks a declaration from the court on a particular matter.