When a client walks into your office with a civil dispute, one of the first practical questions you’ll face is which side of the caption they belong on. That answer doesn’t just shape your strategy. It also determines the kind of court bond you may need to file on their behalf. Plaintiff bonds and defendant […]
When a client petitions to be appointed guardian of a minor or a disabled adult in Illinois, the surety bond is one of the steps that can stall the case if it isn’t handled early. The Illinois Probate Act treats the bond as the financial backstop that ensures the guardian carries out their fiduciary duties. […]
Filing a notice of appeal in California does not stop the clock on collection. For most money judgments, the only thing standing between an appellant and a sheriff’s levy is a supersedeas bond, which California courts technically call an undertaking. Attorneys who litigate civil appeals in California should know the basic framework before the trial […]
Being named executor of an estate in New York comes with significant responsibility — and before you can take a single action on the estate's behalf, New York's Surrogate's Court may require you to post a probate bond. For many first-time executors and administrators, this is an unexpected step that can delay the entire process […]
Surety bonds aren't meant to last forever — and in some cases, they don't make it to their intended end date. Whether you're a principal looking to exit a bond early, an obligee trying to understand your protections, or an attorney advising a client on what cancellation actually means, it helps to know the rules […]
Attorneys should be having appeal bond conversations early in the case. When a client loses at trial and decides to appeal, the legal strategy conversation often centers on grounds for appeal, the likelihood of reversal, and the timeline. What sometimes gets overlooked — until it becomes urgent — is the appeal bond requirement. An appeal […]
What is the role of the indemnitor in surety bonding? When a surety bond is required and the principal — the person or entity being bonded — doesn't qualify on their own, the surety company may require a bond indemnitor. This is a third party who agrees to back the bond and take on financial […]
When a court requires security — whether for an appeal, an injunction, or a replevin action — the client typically has two options: post a cash deposit or obtain a surety bond. On the surface, both satisfy the court's requirement. But the financial implications for your client can be dramatically different depending on which path […]
Court deadlines for a surety bond can create a crisis. When a court sets a deadline for posting a surety bond, that clock starts immediately. Whether it's an appeal bond required to stay enforcement of a judgment, an injunction bond to maintain a temporary restraining order, or a replevin bond to recover property, missing the […]