Racing The Clock: Appeal Bonds to Stay Judgment 

When a civil trial concludes with an order for the losing party (the judgment debtor) to pay a significant sum to the winner (the judgment creditor), the clock begins to tick on both the appeal and the collection process. It...

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Civil Case: Appeal Bonds Explained

If there are grounds to challenge a trial court's decision in a civil case, an appellate attorney can argue that legal errors were made, warranting a reversal or modification of the lower court's decision. Pending the appellate court’s review, an...

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Supersedeas and Appeal Bonds

Though in some jurisdictions, the terms supersedeas bond and appeal bond are used interchangeably, other jurisdictions distinguish between the terms. Generally, a supersedeas or appeal bond enables the losing party in a civil litigation case to defer payment of the...

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Appeal Bonds Made Simple

After a loss in a civil court case, If there are grounds to appeal, the losing party, referred to as the appellant, may delay paying the damages established in the original judgment until the appellate court issues a decision. Typically,...

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The Importance of Appeal Bonds

If you lose a court case and are ordered to pay money to the winning party, an appeal bond can enable you to defer payment while you pursue your case in an appellate court. Staying Execution While Pending Appeal If...

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Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics

Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics If you lose a civil court case, you can try to win by appealing. You will need an appeal bond to guarantee the original judgment. Here is a quick overview about how the appeal...

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No Caps on Appeal Bonds Can Have Unintended Consequences

When you wish to appeal a civil judgment in New Jersey, in order to stay enforcement of that judgment, you have to post an appeal bond. But in order to post an appeal bond, your bond has to cover the entire...

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Appeal Bonds Benefit Both Plaintiffs and Defendants

It's not a surprise that defendants appealing a case are benefited by obtaining an appeal or supersedeas bond. The bond secures your right to appeal and stays the execution of the lower court judgment until the appeal is decided on....

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Appeal Bonds Stop a Party From Collecting a Judgment Against You

Appealing an adverse civil judgment requires you to obtain an appeal or supersedeas bond in order to proceed and secure your right to appeal that judgment against you. But the appeal bond is not technically a requirement to appeal. The...

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How Supersedeas Bonds Work in Civil Appeals

A supersedeas bond is a specific type of appeal bond that legally pauses ("stays") the enforcement of a monetary judgment while a civil case is reviewed by a higher court. It financially guarantees that the original judgment, along with interest,...

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