Frequently Asked Questions: Court Bonds

What is a court bond?

What is a court bond?
A court bond is a surety bond that guarantees the principal will pay the court or some other obligee a sum of money -- including costs and interest -- if they unsuccessfully appeal an obligation required of a court such as a money judgement; wrongfully attach or repleive property; or wrongfully file a restraining order.

Examples of a court bond include Plaintiff Bonds and Defendant Bonds.