The bitter legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over their $500 million French winery involves a seemingly insignificant amount of $1. The ex-couple has been fighting over the vineyard since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, leading to a complex legal war that has played out in courts in California and Luxembourg. The disagreement over the estate’s ownership is now centered around the nominal sum of 1 euro, which was the price at which Pitt transferred an additional 10% share of the vineyard to Jolie just before their wedding in 2014.
The shares in question were passed from Pitt to Jolie for 1 euro, but his lawyers are now arguing that she never paid for them. In order to prevent the sale of Jolie’s half of the vineyard to the Stoli Group, Pitt’s legal team is contesting the payment and the actual fair market value of the property. The disputed shares are currently being reviewed by an outside party as part of the legal process. Nonetheless, a top Stoli executive has stated that they are not worried about any issues related to the purchase and have no concerns about the sale of the 50% share.
In California, Jolie has filed a motion requesting documents related to a nondisclosure agreement that she claims Pitt demanded, preventing the sale of her shares in the winery to him. Pitt, on the other hand, has alleged that it was Jolie who backed out of their agreed buyout negotiations and sold her shares to Stoli without his consent. The legal battle also involves Jolie’s allegations of abuse against Pitt, with claims that his abuse directed toward Jolie and their children led to their divorce.
Moreover, Jolie revealed in new court filings that neither she nor her family has returned to the chateau since she filed for divorce in 2016, adding to the complexity of the legal dispute. The ongoing disagreement over the 1 euro transaction reflects the deeper rift between the two former stars and the intricate legal intricacies of their shared estate. Despite the symbolic nature of the sale for $1 and the perceived family gift for tax purposes, the legal battle continues as each side attempts to assert their claims over the vineyard.
The legal tussle between Pitt and Jolie raises questions about ownership, contractual agreements, and allegations of abuse that have overshadowed their lavish French winery. As the court proceedings in both California and Luxembourg continue, the ultimate resolution of the dispute remains uncertain. Whether the 1 euro transaction will be a deciding factor in the case or merely a symbolic gesture remains to be seen. The complex legal battle between the Hollywood ex-couple sheds light on the challenges of managing shared assets amidst personal turmoil and accusations of misconduct.
