Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellant had a right to a residence permit under Art. 7 ANAG despite separation from his Swiss spouse.
Decisione estratta
No. The marriage was only formally maintained and the appellant invoked it abusively to obtain a permit.
Motivazione estratta
The spouses had been separated for a long time, the wife had no intention of resuming the relationship, and there were clear indications that no continued marital life was expected.