In the ongoing legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over the ownership of the French winery Chateau Miraval, the actor is pushing back against his ex-wife's efforts to delay the trial. Pitt argues that the delay has been detrimental to his ability to enjoy his home in France, as he has been unable to use the winery due to the ongoing dispute. He claims that the delay has been depriving him of the "quiet enjoyment of his home in France," and that a quicker trial date is necessary to ensure key witnesses are still around.
In his filing, Pitt also mentions the winery business has been "stymied by the dispute," and that he wants the dispute resolved as soon as possible so that everyone "can move on with their lives." He also insists that a quicker trial date is necessary to ensure key witnesses are still around, as Angelina's former business manager, Terry Bird, has passed away, and her other lawyer may be too ill to testify.
However, Angelina Jolie has countered that Pitt was the one who brought a lawsuit with complicated issues and out-of-country witnesses. She also scoffs at his statement that he has not been able to enjoy Miraval, claiming "there is no evidence anywhere that Mr. Pitt's ability to live in his own home has been impacted by this case one iota."
The trial is currently set for February 1, 2027, but Angelina is asking for it to be pushed to November 2027. Pitt has said he was willing to move the date by two months, but not until late 2027, like his ex-wife wants. The dispute has been ongoing for years, and the delay has been a point of contention between the two parties.
This case highlights the complexities of high-profile divorce cases and the impact they can have on personal and business relationships. It also underscores the importance of finding a resolution that allows both parties to move on with their lives and move forward with their respective endeavors.
