In any case, large portions of France were independently controlled by powerful dukes whose allegiance to the king was only nominal.
At one point in time, France was not controlled by a single power.
The suit, reports the Star , claims Richey ignored Wynette's doctor's advice that she be given immediate medical attention (the doctor was 500 miles away), and instead continued to administer narcotics--which had been prescribed by the doctor--to the failing singer.