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

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the reasoning provided in judgments issued by trial-level judges in Ecuador, viewing it as a constitutional guarantee of due process and a safeguard against the arbitrary exercise of judicial authority. The study focuses on examining a labor law judgment regarding the payment of wages and benefits to assess whether it meets the standards for sufficient and correct reasoning established by the Constitutional Court of Ecuador and current procedural regulations. To this end, a qualitative methodology descriptive and analytical in nature was employed, based on the analysis of documents, case law, and legal doctrine. The results demonstrate that judicial reasoning is essential for the validity of decisions, as it allows for an understanding of the logical connection between proven facts, the assessment of evidence, and the application of legal norms. Furthermore, the study concludes that inadequate reasoning can lead to violations of the right to a defense, legal uncertainty, and the need to initiate appellate proceedings. Consequently, the importance of enhancing the quality of argumentation in judicial decisions is highlighted.