Аннотация
This article considers the main characteristics and problems of the principle of a reasonable time frame for the consideration of a case in legal proceedings. An important aspect of the issue is that the definition of a reasonable period of trial implies the establishment of a more effective and strong mechanism for protecting the rights of citizens and legal entities in the legal approach of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The civil procedure legislation of Kazakhstan, unlike the provisions of the criminal procedure law, does not contain the concept of «reasonable time». In this regard, one of the main goals of the article is to consider the characterstics and importance of the principle of a reasonable time frame for the consideration of a case in the context of civil proceedings of the Republic of Kazakhstan.