Chapter 9 - § 9.5 • APPELLATE COST BONDS IN CIVIL CASES

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

§ 9.5 • APPELLATE COST BONDS IN CIVIL CASES

C.A.R. 7 provides that in civil cases, appellants that have not either posted a supersedeas bond or are otherwise exempted by law must post a $250 cost bond in the trial court. The trial court may set an amount higher than $250. C.A.R. 7. The purpose of a cost bond is to secure the payment of costs if the appeal is finally dismissed or the judgment affirmed, or of such costs as the appellate court may direct if the...