Cases concerning property are likely to concern bonds as well. One plaintiff bond that is often required is a replevin bond which is called into play when the defendant is being asked to relinquish control of property (i.e. vehicle, art, a house). A judge requires this sequestration to cover any damages the defendant may incur […]
Oregon courts are going to require an administrator bond for the administrator of an estate. This type of surety bond establishes protection for the estate, heirs, and those who are owed any money. Without this type of probate bond there would be limited recourse for those wrongfully done by the administrator of the estate. Often […]
When a defendant is faced with a money judgement one of the first things may try to do is stay the judgement while their appeal process goes through. In order for a court to stay the judgment, the defendant has to show the court good faith that the plaintiff will not suffer any unnecessary hardship. […]
The state of Washington may require a person or company take out a probate bonds should that person or company be in charge of a person’s estate, will, or trust. Even if the court does not specifically require a surety bond, the person or company charged with overseeing another’s assets may want to take that […]
It’s in the news and minds of people who are realizing just how many Senior Citizens are going hungry and losing their homes in this country. As presidential hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders described it, the fact that senior citizens are going without daily meals or medicines should be a concern to everyone as it is a […]
As an attorney, it is necessary to look at the case from all angles. That includes what will happen in the event of a victory and in the chance of defeat. Part of this preparation means reviewing which Types of Surety Bonds may be required on the behalf of the client. Now this, of course, […]
Perhaps one of the best ways to explain surety bonds is thinking of it as a sort of insurance policy. Should anything go awry in a legal case or proceeding, a surety bond is the net that catches the downfall, insuring plaintiffs and defendants do not lose money, property, and the like without any recourse. […]
Section 8242 of the California Civil Code deals with the surety bond requirements and procedure for releasing of real property from a claim of lien. The bond in this case is referred to as a Release of Lien bond or, simply, a Mechanic’s lien bond. Generally, liens are filed against real property by a contractor […]
In 2014 Starbucks filed suit in California seeking to have a preliminary Injunction levied against Howard Heller, the owner of both Specialty Coffees International and Cafe Nu International, for (among other claims) trademark infringement. (Details of the case can be found: here) The defendant failed to answer the complaint and the judge granted the preliminary […]