Collateral Security: The Surety’s Power

The indemnity agreement is the foundation of the surety bond. It's what separates surety from insurance: the agreement functions as a mechanism to have the principal repay the surety for any claims paid out to the obligee for the principal's...

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Appeal Bonds in Civil Cases: How to Halt Judgment While You Appeal

Losing at trial is a bad day. Losing at trial and then watching the other side freeze your bank accounts while you appeal is worse. In most courts, filing a notice of appeal does not by itself stop the winning...

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Breach of Contract? Courtroom Solutions Explained

Contracts form the foundation of nearly every key relationship in business, from vendor agreements and client service plans to partnership arrangements. But when one party fails to deliver on their promises, a breach of contract dispute can disrupt daily operations,...

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You Won Your Case. Why Can’t You Collect Yet?

Winning a lawsuit feels like the end of the story. It isn't always. If the other side appeals, and posts a bond to go with it, you may be looking at months — sometimes over a year — before you...

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What Is a Replevin Bond, and When Is It Needed?

If someone else is holding onto property that's rightfully yours — a piece of equipment, a repossessed vehicle, financed machinery — waiting for a lawsuit to fully play out isn't always realistic. That's where replevin comes in, and where a...

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Civil Lawsuits and Court Bonds: An Overview

Simply put, a civil lawsuit is a legal dispute between individuals, businesses or government entities. Instead of prosecution for criminal charges, a civil lawsuit seeks resolution of a private dispute through compensation, enforcement of an action or the ceasing of...

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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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Possession Is Nine-Tenths of the Law: Replevin? 

In a perfect world, civil disputes would be resolved instantly. In the real world, a lawsuit can take months or years to reach a final verdict. Meanwhile, if the defendant has claimed possession of business data or equipment, a vehicle,...

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Snapshot: Bonds Used In Civil Litigation

Civil court bonds are a type of surety bond that can be ordered by the court to safeguard the position of either a plaintiff or defendant, while minimizing the risk to the other, until a final decision is made. Types...

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Civil Court: Understanding Injunctions and Injunction Bonds

In civil litigation, courts can issue injunctions to prevent defendants from taking actions that cause irreparable harm to plaintiffs—such as halting construction projects or pausing business deals. Depending on the timing it involves, an injunction may be classified as an...

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