Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were facing a real estate trial related to their $15 million mansion purchase. The seller, Carl Westcott, an 83-year-old entrepreneur, alleged that he was under the influence of painkillers when he sold the property to the celebrity couple.
Westcott claimed that he lacked the mental capacity to understand the contract's nature and consequences.
Westcott's Change of Heart
After realizing that he had been impaired by narcotics during the sale, Westcott reportedly informed his realtors that he wanted to rescind the deal. He insisted that, without the influence of medication, he had no intention of selling the house.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Response
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, who got engaged in 2019, responded to Westcott's change of heart by sending him a letter.
In the letter, they expressed their unwillingness to walk away from the sale and asserted that he was obligated to complete the transaction.
The Purchase of the California Property
Perry and Bloom purchased the $15 million California property in 2020. This stunning property became the subject of the legal dispute between the couple and Carl Westcott.
Commencement of the Trial
The non-jury trial officially commenced on September 27, with both parties' legal teams delivering their opening statements.
The trial aimed to resolve the dispute over the property's sale.
Katy Perry's Involvement as a Witness
Katy Perry was asked to take the stand during the trial, suggesting that her testimony would play a crucial role in the proceedings. However, Orlando Bloom had not been named as a witness at the time.
Kameron Westcott's Connection
Carl Westcott is the father-in-law of Kameron Westcott, a former cast member of «The Real