THE EVIDENTIARY PROCESS AND THE LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE OF EVIDENCE IN CIVIL LITIGATION ARISING FROM HOUSING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of the evidentiary process and the legal significance of evidence in civil disputes arising from housing construction contracts. The subject of the research is defined as the evidentiary activity applied in civil proceedings when resolving disputes on construction contracts, as well as the role of evidence within the judicial-legal mechanisms. The primary objective is to disclose both the theoretical and practical foundations of the content of evidence and the competence of courts in its evaluation when adjudicating such disputes. The relevance of the topic lies in the fact that transactions concerning housing construction are widespread, and the proper application of evidence in resolving disputes arising therefrom constitutes a crucial factor in ensuring fair judicial decisions. The methodology of the research incorporates analytical and comparative-legal approaches, as well as an empirical method based on the study of existing judicial decisions. The results obtained demonstrate that the improvement of mechanisms for collecting, presenting, and evaluating evidence in disputes related to construction contracts enhances the legality and substantiation of judicial rulings. These findings can be applied in practice, in particular by judicial bodies, as well as by the parties involved in the conclusion of construction contracts, in order to ensure effective protection of their rights and legitimate interests. The conclusion substantiates that the consistent application of procedural norms governing the use of evidence in disputes arising from housing construction contributes to legal certainty and the consolidation of the principles of fair trial.