Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This paper analyzes the legal reasoning of the judgment issued in case No. 17230-2018-105223, corresponding to a breach of contract case, in order to evaluate whether it complies with the applicable constitutional and legal principles in Ecuador. The investigation examines the relevant facts of the case, the procedural development, the legal foundations, and the judge's argumentation, identifying deficiencies in the coherence and sufficiency of the reasoning. It is found that the judgment presents elements of insufficiency and incoherence that affect the clarity and rationality of the ruling, limiting the understanding of the reasons supporting the judicial decision and the possibility of review by the parties. Furthermore, the arguments of the resolution are compared with standards established by Article 76 of the Constitution and the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, including ruling 1158-17-EP/21, with the purpose of proposing recommendations that strengthen the quality of the reasoning and judicial transparency. This study contributes to strengthening effective judicial protection and legal certainty in cases of breach of contract.