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Case Summary of the First District Appellate Court Decision Affirming Foreclosure Judgment and Sale in U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. v. Winston, 2025 IL App (1st) 241237 By Adam M. Umek Real Estate Law, May 2026 U.S. Bank and Trust N.A. v. Winston is a recent First District Appellate Court opinion that reaffirms the standard for affidavits attached to motions for summary judgment, as well as a reminder that standing is an affirmative defense that must be timely raised, or it will be deemed waived.

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