Appeal Court: Process and Next Steps
So you’re filing an appeal after losing your case in a lower court. What happens when you get up to the appeals court? Is it any different than a standard civil trial? The appellant, the…
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Appeal or Supersedeas Bonds Necessary to Stay Judgments
One of the chief benefits of appealing a judgment is that the appeal may stay your judgment until the appeal is decided upon. But did you know that the initial judgment is subject to collection…
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How to Perfect the Appeal in New York Courts
After filing the Notice of Appeal and purchasing an appeal or supersedeas surety bond, it’s time to perfect the appeal in New York Courts. But how exactly do you do that? It’s a complicated process….
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How to File an Appeal in New York Courts
Losing parties in trial courts are entitled to appeals in New York courts. But how exactly do you go about appealing your case? You have to start with a notice of appeal. This written paper…
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Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State
While Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62 provides the general rule for supersedeas bonds in federal courts, many states have adopted and reformed their appeal bond statutes to help defendants more easily secure their right…
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Take Appeal & Supersedeas Bonds Into Account At Start of Cases
When attorneys start thinking about a pending legal case, they’re usually thinking about the evidence they have on their side, legal precedent, or the credibility of their witnesses. It’s pretty safe to say they’re not…
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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…
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What is a Surety Bond?
A surety bond may be required for a range of activities including gaining a contractor’s license to appealing a court case to obtaining a mortgage broker license. But what exactly is a surety bond? What…
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Appeal & Supersedeas Bonds: What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of appealing a judgment in court after an unfavorable judgment. But what you probably haven’t heard of is the bonding requirement for being able to go through with that appeal. That’s where…
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