The concept of the principle of procedural economy in civil proceedings

Abstract

The article is devoted to revealing the concept and content of the principle of procedural economy as a component of civil justice. An analysis of national and European judicial practice in civil proceedings was carried out.
 The article examines and analyzes certain aspects of procedural economy in the civil process component, which is important for increasing the efficiency of the latter. Methods of abuse of procedural rights in civil proceedings are analyzed.
 Civilians consider the issue of including the principle of procedural economy as a separate provision to the civil procedure code controversial, however, the procedural law enshrines the elements of procedural economy in its prescriptions.
 Achieving a balance between the rational use of resources and making fair decisions is one of the main tasks of the judiciary. Ensuring the effectiveness of the principle of procedural economy is implemented in the interrelationship of saving time, actions and funds, which is inseparable, and the loss or reduction of the value of at least one of them will negatively affect the effectiveness of civil proceedings in general.
 It was determined that the consideration and resolution of the case conditions the means of ensuring the achievement of a law-enforceable result, which should be characterized by efficiency, which is reflected at the national level through the requirements of timeliness, impartiality and justice. The effectiveness of the principle of procedural economy and its material and legal value are highlighted. Excessive duration of civil cases can have negative consequences for both the participants in the process and the judges, as well as for society and the state as a whole. The speed of judicial proceedings is a necessary condition for achieving the objective truth. The court decision must correspond to the actual circumstances, and it is easier to establish them the less time has passed since their occurrence. In addition, the need to protect a person's right arises due to its violation, which puts it in a difficult position, leads to complications and further legal uncertainty. Attention is paid to the analysis of the essence of saving the process and methods of its implementation are determined.
 It is proposed to include the principle of procedural economy in the list of principles of civil justice at the level of legislative changes to the national legislation, which will definitely have a positive effect on the further development of the civil process.