› Deceased had not cohabited with first wife for seven years prior to death
› Held both wives qualified as a “spouse” of the deceased at the time of death according to the customs and traditions of the relevant Aboriginal community
› Letters of administration granted to second wife
› Order for the intestate estate to be distributed equally between first and second wives
Administration and Probate Act 1969 (NT) s 14, s 66 (1), s 67A, s 71B, Sch 6, Part I
Interpretation Act 1978 (NT) s 19A (1)(b)
Administration and Probate Regulations 1983 (NT) reg 3
