La citación universal a las personas naturales como una opción al retardo procesal en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano.

Abstract

The general objective of this research was to analyze the universal citation as an option to procedural delay in the Ecuadorian legal system, for which the doctrinal elements of the citation were described, an analysis of the principle of procedural economy was carried out in relation to procedural speed, the current problem of the citation was demonstrated and the proposal of the voluntary universal citation was raised in order to speed up the judicial processes. The methodology that was used was based on the mixed approach in order to be able to address the problem in greater depth, for which surveys (quantitative approach) and interviews (qualitative approach) were carried out. In relation to the scope, the present study has an explanatory character because it determines how the analyzed problem occurs, it is intended to point out that the current citation process limits the right to defense of the plaintiff who in situations must wait a long time for the defendant can be summoned. The results demonstrated the need that currently exists that in situations in which there are multiple addresses of the defendant, the figure of the voluntary multiple citation is included within the general organic code of processes, since this would allow the defendant to choose this route. in order to expedite the citation process. Finally, the investigation concluded by pointing out that the institution of the voluntary multiple summons does not contradict the principle of free justice, since it is an option that the plaintiff has, since it is not mandatory.