Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellant had a right to renewal of the residence permit under Art. 7 LDDS despite living separately from her Swiss husband.
Decisione estratta
The appellant could not rely on Art. 7 LDDS because the marriage had long been devoid of substance and she invoked it abusively to remain in Switzerland.
Motivazione estratta
The cantonal findings showed minimal or no marital relations for years, contradictory statements to police, and separate autonomous lives; the return to cohabitation only after refusal of renewal suggested litigation-driven conduct.