Angelina Jolie accused by Brad Pitt's attorneys of taking 'far more than she put into' their winery
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following a recent court hearing, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's disagreement over the sale and ownership of their French vineyard and estate Chateau Miraval still persists.
A judge requested additional case management statements on Monday in a Los Angeles County Superior courtroom. Lawyers for both parties made an appearance, as reported by Messenger.
Alcohol company has having a 'family-centered vision'
Jolie's lawyer opened the hearing by pointing out statute of frauds and argued that there was no date on the contract, which was in opposition to the tentative finding allowing the action to proceed.
Pitt's legal team, however, argued that the judge should leave the temporary decision pertaining to the demurrer exactly as it is, referring to the alcohol company as having a "family-centered vision."
Jolie allegedly sold her part to a "complete stranger"
When Jolie allegedly sold her part to a "complete stranger" who "showed up unannounced", according to Pitt's crew, things took a different turn.
"This was and is Mr Pitt's passion," stated Pitt's legal representative, adding that Jolie "took far more than she put into" the company.
The court ended the session despite the desire of Jolie's attorneys to continue speaking.
Paul D Murphy, one of Jolie's attorneys, stated he had "no comment" on the hearing after the court was adjourned, but then added, "We're going to let the judge decide what she wants to do." Pitt's attorneys remained silent as well.
Jolie sold her 50% stake in Miraval to spirits giant Stoli
Following the announcement of the couple's 2016 divorce, Jolie sold her 50% stake in Miraval to the spirits giant Stoli. Pitt's lawyers contend that the sale was never legitimate and that, after jointly purchasing the Chateau, they decided against selling before coming to an agreement on the move.
Jolie said they never agreed on that in a countersuit she later filed. In court filings, she claimed that she had bought "financial independence" from her former partner by selling off a portion of the winery.
Her goal in making the move, she continued, was to "have some form of peace and closure."
The next cross-complaint hearing has been set for March 15, 2024, when the matter may be resolved.
