A tense legacy dispute now surrounds the newest clash involving Amy Winehouse’s estate. The conflict grew again as Mitch Winehouse returned to the High Court. He pressed his claim against stylist Naomi Parry and close friend Catriona Gourlay. The two women faced accusations that they sold Amy’s belongings without proper authority. Mitch argued that both women earned large sums from the auctions. He also argued that they failed to notify him before the sales took place. This dispute quickly deepened as more questions emerged.
Parry and Gourlay firmly rejected every claim. Their lawyers stressed that Amy gifted many items to them over several years. They also said they already owned other pieces before her death. Furthermore, they explained that no secrecy surrounded the auctions. Each woman insisted she acted within her rights from the beginning.
Amy died in July 2011 at the age of 27. Her death shocked her family and her friends. Soon afterward, uncertainty over several personal items created long-term tension. Those tensions eventually moved into the courtroom.
During Tuesday’s hearing, Mitch addressed comments he previously gave to a newspaper. He explained that he contacted police about the situation. Another adviser later told him that the ongoing High Court case made it a civil matter. He said that opinion came from someone who consulted a former police officer. The court then examined those details closely.
Parry’s lawyer questioned Mitch about his public remarks. She asked whether he tried to portray Parry and Gourlay as criminals. He denied that intention and said he simply answered questions. He then confirmed that he held no proof that either woman removed anything from Amy’s storage unit.
The lawyer later argued that jealousy fueled the lawsuit. She suggested the women lived on limited means and relied on income from the auction. She also argued that Mitch expected the women to contribute items for the benefit of the estate. Mitch rejected every part of that argument and said no jealousy motivated him.
The 2021 auction generated about 1.4 million dollars. Mitch expected a much larger amount. His calculations suggested a figure closer to 2 million dollars. He believed the proceeds would support himself, Janis Winehouse, and the Amy Winehouse Foundation. That shortfall frustrated him and intensified the legacy dispute.
Auction organizers used the term single-owner auction. Parry’s legal team claimed the phrase referred to Amy rather than her estate. The distinction added further disagreement. That disagreement strengthened the legacy dispute that now dominates the case.
Before ending Mitch’s testimony, the judge offered condolences and praised Amy’s immense talent. The trial will continue throughout the week.
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