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

Abstract

Abstract: This research paper uses the standards of the guarantee of motivation from the perspective of Ecuadorian jurisprudence. Based on this premise, this study attempts to answer the following question: What are the limits of the standards of motivation used by the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador to determine that effective judicial protection constitutes an effective tool? The jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador has established certain limits and criteria in relation to the standards of motivation used to guarantee that effective judicial protection is an effective tool, where these limits seek to balance the constitutional right to effective judicial protection with responsibilities and restrictions inherent to the judicial system. For this purpose, there are requirements of sufficient and reasonable motivation. Case law indicates that sufficient reasoning implies that judicial decisions must be based on evidentiary facts and logical reasoning that allows for an understanding of the reasons supporting the decision. However, there are limits to these standards, as the reasoning cannot be excessively realistic or abstract, nor can it limit the parties' right to an adequate defense. Thus, the limits of the standards of reasoning ensure that justice is accessible, understandable, and effective, strengthening the protection of constitutional rights.