If you lose a civil court case and want to appeal, most jurisdictions require an appeal bond, also called a supersedeas bond, to stay the enforcement of the judgment while the appeal is pending. Without the bond, a judgment creditor can immediately begin collecting: seizing assets, garnishing wages, and placing liens on property.
The appeal bond protects your assets during the appeal process by securing the judgment amount, accrued interest, and estimated costs. We handle appeal bonds nationwide, including complex, high-value, and urgent filings.
Appeal bond premiums usually range from 1% to 3% of the bond amount per year. The court sets the bond amount, usually the full judgment plus interest and estimated costs during the appeal period.
These are general industry ranges. Actual premiums depend on individual underwriting, jurisdiction, and financial qualifications. Collateral may be required for large bonds or weaker financial profiles.
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An appeal bond (supersedeas bond) pauses enforcement of a civil court judgment while the case is on appeal. It secures the judgment amount plus interest and costs.
Premiums are usually 1%–3% of the bond amount per year. The court sets the bond amount, usually the full judgment plus accrued interest and estimated costs.
Texas §52.006 may cap the required bond at the lesser of 50% of the appellant’s net worth or $25 million in commercial cases, which can significantly reduce the required bond amount.
Standard appeal bonds for documented cases, we usually issue within 24–72 hours. Urgent same-day filings can often be accommodated.
In the absence of significant personal and corporate financial assets, collateral is usually required. 100% collateral is expected unless waived in special circumstances.
