Angelina Jolie Also preparing for his upcoming civil trial Brad Pitt Following the recent court ruling regarding the controversial sale of Chateau Miraval which favored the actor. In a decision dated June 17, a California Superior Court granted Pitt’s motion to compel depositions from members of the business that acquired the winery.According to People magazine, the ruling represents another development in the long legal battle between the ex-spouses over the wine estate, which has become one of Hollywood’s most controversial property disputes. A lawyer for Jolie responded to the court’s decision by emphasizing his client’s upcoming trial and his determination to resolve the matter.
Brad Pitt’s court win over deposition
Pitt’s legal team successfully argued that executives of the company that bought Château Miraval had direct knowledge of Jolie’s 2021 sale of her stake in the winery. The court ruled that these individuals must testify even though they are located outside the United States.In June 2025, Pitt was trying to oust an executive from the acquiring company, but court documents say the man refused to turn over documents or appear for questioning saying he was a resident of Switzerland. The newly issued rule overruled these objections, deciding that depositions must be held in London by September 30.
Appellate Court Verdict on Millionaire’s Involvement
On June 24, the California Court of Appeals issued a separate ruling regarding the businessman operating the company. The appeals court reversed part of an earlier decision, finding it “believable” that he would risk nearly $40 million on a transaction in which he had no involvement. A hearing on a motion to compel his deposition is scheduled for July 8.
Angelina Jolie’s response and legal strategy
Jolie’s legal representation responded to the recent rulings by downplaying their significance in the overall case. “The rulings have no bearing on the merits of the case and certainly have no bearing on Ms. Jolie’s case,” her lawyer told the publication on June 25. “At this point, Ms. Jolie is looking forward to defeating the case at trial next year so that her family can finally focus their energy on healing and moving forward.“
Competing narratives about sales
A source close to Jolie provided context for her decision-making on the sale. “He didn’t sell to the company for any other reason than he hoped it would be an excellent global distribution partner who could help grow the business for the benefit of his children, who stood to inherit Brad’s share,” the insider said.The same source attributed the conflict in the business relationship to Pitt’s personal dynamics. “The truth is that Pete’s ego and obsession for control got in the way. Brad refused to work with the company because Angie chose them, not him,” the source said.
Brad Pitt’s View of Roy
A separate source close to Pitt characterized the court’s decision differently, framing it as progress toward understanding what happened. “The court victory is another step toward transparency of what happened,” the insider told the outlet. The source alleged that the businessman “chose a partner Jolie, knowing it was a partner Brad did not want involved in the business.”According to this account, Jolie initially agreed that Pitt would have “first right of refusal” before selling her shares, but went ahead with the transaction without her approval. “The recent ruling means company members, possibly including traders, will have to explain how the deal was arranged,” the source said.
The main conflict and Divorce settlement
A legal battle against Château Miraval began in February 2022, when Pitt filed a complaint that Jolie sold his shares despite a prior agreement to mutually agree to any transaction. Jolie responded with a countersuit in September 2022, claiming the actor had been “waging a vindictive war” against her since she filed for divorce in 2016 after two years of marriage.The couple, who share six children together, settled for divorce in December 2024, although the property dispute continues independently.
