Question juridique clé
Whether the appellant had a right to a residence permit under Art. 7 ANAG despite separation from his Swiss spouse.
Solution extraite
No. The marriage was only formally maintained and the appellant invoked it abusively to obtain a permit.
Motifs extraits
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.