CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES TRUST
DIRECTORS STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (NORMAN BOBINS)
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT&nbsp;10.8    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS STOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is dated as of May&nbsp;16, 2001 between CenterPoint Properties Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust
(the "Company"), and Norman Bobins (the "Grantee"). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Agreement is made pursuant to, and is governed by, the </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CenterPoint Properties Trust 1995 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (the
"Plan"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a written agreement evidencing a grant of stock
made in accordance with the terms of the Plan. In this Agreement, "Shares" means the Company's Common Stock granted pursuant to this Agreement or other securities resulting from an adjustment under
Section&nbsp;4.3 of the Plan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
parties agree as follows: </FONT></P>

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<DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>1.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Grant of Stock.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company hereby grants to the Grantee 215 shares of Common Stock under the terms and conditions
hereof.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>2.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Share Price.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Share Price of the Shares is $46.51.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>3.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Assignability.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Shares shall not be transferable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution until
the later of (a)&nbsp;six months from the date of this Agreement.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>4.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Vesting.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Shares shall be fully vested at the time of the award.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>5.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Rights of Shareholder.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or in this Agreement, the Grantee shall have rights
of a shareholder with respect to Shares as provided in Article&nbsp;8 of the Plan.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>6.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Rights of the Company.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement does not affect the Company's right to take any corporate action, including
other changes in its right to recapitalize, reorganize or consolidate, issue bonds, notes or stock, including preferred stock or options therefor, to dissolve or liquidate, or to sell or transfer any
part of its assets or business.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>7.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Changes in Capitalization.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the occurrence of an event described in Section&nbsp;4.3(a) of the Plan, the
Committee shall make the adjustments specified in Section&nbsp;4.3(b) of the Plan.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>8.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Compliance with Laws.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares can be delivered under this Agreement only in compliance with all applicable federal and
state laws and regulations, including without limitation state and federal securities laws, and the rules of all stock exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed at any time. Shares may not be
issued under this Agreement until the Company has obtained the consent or approval of every regulatory body, federal or state, having jurisdiction over such matters as the Committee deems advisable.
Each person or estate that acquired the right to receive shares by bequest or inheritance may be required by the Committee to furnish reasonable evidence of ownership of the shares as a condition to
their issuance. In addition, the Committee may require such consents and releases of taxing authorities as the Committee deems advisable.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>9.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Stock Legends.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Any certificate issued to evidence Shares issued pursuant to this Agreement shall bear such legends
and statements as the Committee deems advisable to assure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>10.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Amendment of Agreement.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company may alter, amend, or terminate the Agreement only with the Grantee's consent,
except for adjustments expressly provided by this Agreement.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>11.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Choice of Law.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;The provisions of Section&nbsp;9.7 of the Plan, concerning choice of law, shall govern this
Agreement.
<BR><BR></FONT></DD><DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>12.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Miscellaneous.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement is subject to and controlled by the Plan. Any inconsistency between this Agreement and
said Plan shall be controlled by the Plan. This Agreement is the final, </FONT></DD></DL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>complete,
and exclusive expression of the understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreement or representation, oral or written, between them. Modification of this
Agreement or waiver of a condition herein must be written and signed by the party to be bound. In the event that any paragraph or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal or
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such paragraph or provision shall be severed from the Agreement and the entire Agreement shall not fail on account thereof, but shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. </FONT></P>

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<DT><FONT SIZE=2><B>13.</B></FONT></DT><DD><FONT SIZE=2><B>Notices.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;All notices and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be written, and shall
be either delivered personally or sent by registered or certified first-class mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by telex or telecopier, addressed as follows: if to the Company, to
the Company's principal office, and if to the Grantee or his successor, to the address last furnished by such person to the Company. Each such notice and communication delivered personally shall be
deemed to have been given when delivered. Each such notice and communication given by mail shall be deemed to have been given when it is deposited in the United States mail in the manner specified
herein, and each such notice and communication given by telex or telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when it is so transmitted and the appropriate answer back is received. A party may change
its address for the purpose hereof by giving notice in accordance with the provisions of this Section&nbsp;17. </FONT></DD></DL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. </FONT></P>

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