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

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the quality of judicial reasoning in Judgment No. 11333-2017-00024, aiming to assess its coherence, sufficiency, and correctness in the application of law. Through a qualitative approach, the legal and factual grounds of the ruling were examined and contrasted with doctrine, jurisprudence, and constitutional standards of judicial motivation. The results show that the judgment partially meets the parameters of adequate reasoning, as it develops the facts and applicable norms but lacks a clear logical connection between them. Likewise, some weaknesses were identified in the argumentation, which should be improved to ensure a clearer, more reasoned, and transparent decision. This study contributes to strengthening the legal culture and to understanding judicial reasoning as an essential guarantee of due process and effective judicial protection.