Pannos and Fotinos

In the matter of *Pannos and Fotinos*, heard by Hartnett J, the dispute concerned the validity of a marriage solemnised between Ms Pannos and Mr Fotinos. The court was required to determine whether the marriage was valid or void.

The central legal issue before the court was the validity of the marriage. Specifically, the court had to ascertain if the circumstances surrounding the solemnisation of the marriage rendered it void *ab initio* under Australian law.

Hartnett J found that the marriage was void. The reasoning for this determination, though not detailed in the provided extract, led the court to grant a decree of nullity in relation to the marriage. The formal orders reflect this finding, declaring the marriage void and granting the decree of nullity.