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

Abstract

Abstract: This thesis analyzes the legal reasoning in judgments issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, taking as a reference judgment No. 24201-2024-00960, corresponding to a divorce proceeding by mutual consent. The study is developed based on Articles 76, paragraph 7, subparagraph l) of the Constitution, 107 of the Civil Code, and 334, paragraph 3 of the COGEP, along with the constitutional jurisprudence that defines the standards of sufficiency and correctness of judicial reasoning. Through the instruments of the Puzzle Project, the normative and factual basis of the ruling is evaluated, determining that the decision complies with the principles of legality, coherence, and reasonableness. It is concluded that judicial reasoning constitutes an essential guarantee of due process and effective judicial defense, as it ensures transparency, legitimacy, and justice in the jurisdictional function, contributing to the strengthening of the constitutional state of rights and justice.