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Required by the appellate court

California Appeal Bond (Supersedeas)

Appealing a money judgment and need to pause enforcement? Courts require an appeal (supersedeas) bond. We place them, including larger amounts.

Key facts
Bond amount
Set by the court, often the judgment plus costs
Authority
Required by the appellate court

The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.

Illustration for the California Appeal Bond (Supersedeas)

What it is

An appeal bond, also called a supersedeas bond, lets you appeal a money judgment while staying its enforcement. It guarantees you will pay the judgment if the appeal fails. The court sets the amount, commonly the judgment plus interest and costs.

Who needs it

  • Parties appealing a money judgment who need to stay enforcement

Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.

Tough credit or a prior claim? It's welcome here. See how we place hard-to-place surety bonds, or get a quote and we'll place your exact bond.

Questions

Appeal Bond FAQs

How much does an appeal bond cost?
The bond amount is set by the court, often the judgment plus a margin for interest and costs. Because these can be large, underwriting may require collateral. We will tell you what your specific bond takes.

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