In re Application of the County Treasurer & ex officio County Collector of Cook County

Appeal arising out of respondent’s petition pursuant to section 2-1401 of the Code of Civil Procedure to set aside a tax deed issued to the petitioner. Respondent argued on appeal that the petitioner failed to provide the requisite proof of service in compliance with the Property Tax Code for issuance of a tax deed. While the case was on appeal an unrelated third party contracted to purchase the property and the petitioner filed a motion to dismiss the appeal as moot. The appellate court dismissed the appeal, finding that it did not have the ability to grant the relief requested by the respondent. (REYES and BURKE, concurring)