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capacity as the purported “trustee” for Adorno Asset. With the
exception of the response, Mr. Adorno continually referred to
himself as director and signed all relevant documents as director
of Adorno Asset. Without clear evidence in the purported trust
instrument, we are unpersuaded that the term “director” is
synonymous with the term “trustee” to accord Mr. Adorno the
status of trustee. Accordingly, we conclude that Mr. Adorno is
not the duly appointed trustee of Adorno Asset pursuant to
Illinois law.
In the absence of any persuasive basis for concluding that
Mr. Adorno was duly appointed trustee of Adorno Asset, we shall
dismiss this case for lack of jurisdiction consistent with
respondent’s motion.
All of the arguments and contentions that have not been
specifically analyzed herein have been considered, but they do
not require any further discussion.
In order to give effect to the foregoing,
An order of dismissal for
lack of jurisdiction will be
entered.
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