Irving v. Irving

OPINION

By the Court,

Hardesty, J.:

In this case of first impression, we address the level of proof required to establish fraud to obtain an annulment under NRS 125.340(1). We conclude that fraud must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. Since, in this case, the record does not contain substantial evidence supporting a finding of fraud by clear and convincing evidence, we reverse the district court’s order annulling the parties’ marriage.

FACTS

After meeting through a pen pal service, appellant Beatriz S. Irving, who was living in the Philippines, and respondent Gilbert J. Irving, who was…