Brad Pitt Wins Key Arguments in Miraval Dispute with Angelina Jolie, Case Moves Toward Trial

Brad Pitt has scored a significant legal victory in his ongoing battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over the fate of the French vineyard they once co-owned, Miraval. A judge has ruled in Pitt’s favor on key arguments related to the sale of his stake in the property, pushing the high-profile legal dispute one step closer to trial.

The case revolves around a 2013 deal in which the couple purchased the sprawling estate, including a winery, in the Provence region of France. While the property has since become a symbol of their marriage and a shared business venture, their divorce in 2016 ignited a series of legal battles. At the heart of the current dispute is Jolie’s 2021 sale of her stake in the property to a third party, a move that Pitt claims violated their previous agreements.

Pitt’s legal team argues that the sale was not only unauthorized but done in bad faith, with the intention of hurting his business interests. The actor and businessman maintains that they had an agreement to mutually approve any sale of the vineyard or shares, which Jolie’s actions allegedly circumvented. Jolie, on the other hand, contends that she had the right to sell her stake and that the transaction was conducted properly.

In a recent court hearing, the judge sided with Pitt on several crucial points, ruling that he had a valid claim against Jolie for breach of contract. This victory means that the case will now proceed to trial, where both sides will present evidence to support their positions. While the judge did not rule on the merits of the case itself, the decision to allow the lawsuit to continue marks a key win for Pitt, who has been seeking to regain full control over the vineyard and its assets.

For Pitt, the legal battle is about more than just a piece of property. Miraval has significant financial and sentimental value, having been the site of their 2014 wedding and playing a central role in the couple’s shared business interests, particularly in the production of their celebrated rosé wine. Pitt has also alleged that Jolie’s sale to a third-party entity, Stoli Group, could harm the brand’s reputation and future prospects.

Jolie’s camp has argued that she was within her rights to sell the stake, and that her actions were in line with the terms of their original agreement. Furthermore, she claims that the sale was a necessary step to separate herself financially and emotionally from the relationship.

The upcoming trial will likely delve deeper into the intricacies of their financial arrangements and personal entanglements, but for now, this legal development marks a major setback for Jolie’s position. With the court ruling in Pitt’s favor, it seems that the road ahead will be a long one, as the former Hollywood power couple continues to battle it out in the courtroom over the future of Miraval.

As the case moves forward, the eyes of the public will undoubtedly remain on this legal drama, given its mix of celebrity, business interests, and the enduring public fascination with the Pitt-Jolie relationship. For now, Brad Pitt has won a key legal battle, but the war over Miraval is far from over.