Heath v. Heath

The case presents the issue how far bad character, bad conduct and material worthlessness, fraudulently denied to induce a marriage renders the marriage voidable at the instance of the defrauded spouse. The issue is one of difficulty and has far reaching bearings. If proof of the charges, collectively or separately, is held sufficient to authorize annulment, it is through an advance of judicial power not hitherto exercised and accomplished by a declaration of public policy in expression of views of social welfare.

Summarized, the charges of falsehood are of sober and industrious habits and…