METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH BY THE INSTITUTE OF SIMPLIFIED CIVIL PROCEDURES

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the methodological foundations for studying the institute of simplified judicial procedures in the civil process of Ukraine. The relevance of the topic is determined by the needs of modern society to create an effective and accessible system of justice focused on the prompt and fair resolution of disputes. The introduction of the institute of simplified judicial procedures into the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine is considered one of the key directions of judicial reform aimed at increasing the efficiency of proceedings, reducing the workload of courts, shortening the duration of case consideration, and minimizing procedural costs. The purpose of the study is to define the theoretical and practical foundations for forming a methodology for examining this institute and to substantiate a system of scientific methods that ensure a comprehensive, thorough, and objective analysis of its nature and functions. The methodological basis includes general scientific methods (dialectical, systemstructural, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction), special legal methods (formal-legal, comparative-legal, historical-legal, and interpretation of legal norms), and interdisciplinary approaches (sociological, statistical, and empirical). It has been proven that their combination allows for a holistic understanding of the essence of simplified procedures, assessing the effectiveness of their functioning in judicial practice, identifying problems in law enforcement, and developing recommendations for improving procedural legislation. The main methodological difficulties are highlighted: lack of unity in the doctrine, ambiguity of legal terminology, dependence of scientific analysis on variable judicial practice, and insufficient development of interdisciplinary methods. It is concluded that the integration of various research methods contributes to the formation of a holistic scientific concept of the institute of simplified judicial procedures, the unification of judicial practice, the development of legal science, and the improvement of the efficiency of civil justice in Ukraine.