Pritchard v. Purcell

This action is for annulment of a marriage. Respondent was served in New Zealand by certified mail and has not answered.

Petitioner testified that in 1984 she asked respondent to marry her for the sole purpose of obtaining permanent resident status in New Zealand. She further testified that she gave respondent money in exchange for his participation in the fraudulent marriage; that neither party intended, at the time of the ceremony, to "consummate" the marriage; that they never did have sexual relations; and that they did not live together.

Petitioner says she purchased a house and a car which…