Analysis of the viability of applying the Contractual Solidarity in Ecuador

Abstract

Nowadays, the breach of contractual obligations has caused great debate in the law academy, this due to the need for contractual relationships that are less susceptible to extinction and figures that avoid this extinction. For this reason, a part of doctrine has preferred to opt for less orthodox remedies that allow the resolution of controversies without initiating judicial processes. Due to the above, this article will analyze the feasibility of applying a figure such as contractual solidarity in Ecuador. In addition to delimiting that the characteristics of the Ecuadorian legal system allow the application of of this remedies but the principle of good faith to be at the center of solving problems in the event of breach of contract and that the creation of norms such as remedies for breaches are affected by regulatory obstacles in the law. For this purpose, the contract will first be analyzed as a figure and the breach within the field of Civil law and in the Ecuadorian context. Afterwards, contractual solidarity will be explored briefly, and the last section will study the possibility of applying this figure in the Ecuadorian legal system and the consequences that this would entail.

Keywords

• contract law
• legal liability
• legal theory
• legal systems
• doctrine.