J. W. BROWN (1911-1995) BROWN, CUMMINS & BROWN CO., L.P.A.
JAMES R. CUMMINS ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW JOANN M. STRASSER
ROBERT S BROWN 3500 CAREW TOWER AARON A. VANDERLAAN
DONALD S. MENDELSOHN 441 VINE STREET
LYNNE SKILKEN CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 OF COUNSEL
AMY G. APPLEGATE TELEPHONE (513) 381-2121 GILBERT BETTMAN
KATHRYN KNUE PRZYWARA TELECOPIER (513) 381-2125 (1918 - 2000)
MELANIE S. CORWIN
July 31, 2000
The Jhaveri Trust
18820 High Parkway
Cleveland, Ohio 44116
Gentlemen:
A legal opinion that we prepared was filed with your Form 24F-2 for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 (the "Legal Opinion"). We hereby give you our
consent to incorporate by reference the Legal Opinion into Post-Effective
Amendment No. 6 to your Registration Statement (the "Amendment"), and consent to
all references to us in the Amendment.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Donald S. Mendelsohn
Brown, Cummins & Brown Co., L.P.A.
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