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

Abstract

Abstract: This research addressed the motivation behind the decisions of first-level judges in Ecuador, using as a case study labor ruling 01610-2021-00406 from the Sígsig canton, which resolved a claim for wrongful dismissal. The general objective was to determine whether this ruling was sufficiently reasoned and in accordance with the law. The sample was a particular ruling, which was analyzed using the analytical method and the EL SER technique to dismantle its arguments. Instruments such as questionnaires on the level of sufficiency and adequate motivation were used. The ruling itself formally satisfied the obligation of motivation, but it was overturned on appeal due to a new assessment of the facts and evidence, demonstrating that formally correct motivation is not a guarantee of irrevocability.