Exhibit i
Opinion and Consent of Counsel
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[LETTERHEAD]
THE PHOENIX FUNDS
November 30, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Phoenix Multi-Portfolio Fund (the "Fund")
Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 to Registration Statement No. 33-19423
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This opinion is furnished in connection with the registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of shares (the "Shares") of the
above-referenced Fund. In rendering this opinion, I have examined such
documents, records and matters of law as deemed necessary for purposes of this
opinion. I have assumed the genuineness of all signatures of all parties, the
authenticity of all documents submitted as originals, the correctness of all
copies and the correctness of all written or oral statements made to me.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is my opinion that the
Shares that will be issued by the Fund when sold will be legally issued, fully
paid, and non-assessable.
My opinion is rendered solely in connection with the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A under which the Shares will be registered and may not be
relied upon for any other purpose without my written consent. I hereby consent
to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to such Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nancy J. Engberg
Nancy J. Engberg
