Judicial Bonds
Appeal Bond
Bond filed to perfect an appeal or to stay execution of a judgment pending review.
Overview
An appeal bond, including the supersedeas bond, secures the adverse party against loss while a judgment is under review.
In ejectment and similar cases, a supersedeas bond is required to stay immediate execution pending appeal.
Purpose
- Stays execution of a judgment pending appeal.
- Protects the winning party from delay-related loss.
- Preserves the status quo while the appeal is heard.
Typical uses
- Ejectment and unlawful detainer appeals
- Money judgments under review
- Appeals with periodic deposit requirements
Who normally requires it
- Appellants seeking to stay execution
- Corporations appealing money judgments
- Counsel handling appellate proceedings
Parties involved
- Principal — the litigant, appellant, or court-appointed fiduciary
- Obligee — the adverse party, the estate, or the court requiring the bond
- Surety — the insurance company accredited to issue judicial bonds
Typical documentary requirements
- Accomplished bond application form with obligee and transaction details
- SEC or DTI registration, Articles of Incorporation, or business permit
- BIR Certificate of Registration and latest filed tax return
- Audited financial statements for the last two to three years
- Valid government IDs of signatories and board or partnership authority
- Copy of the judgment and notice of appeal
- Court order fixing the supersedeas amount
Final requirements depend on the obligee and the issuing insurance company. See the full requirements guide.
Typical application process
Step 1
Submit the application
Open an application in your SuretyPH portal and enter the obligee, transaction, and bond details.
Step 2
Upload requirements
Follow the guided checklist and upload each document securely to your application file.
Step 3
Pre-assessment
We review the file for completeness and endorse it to an authorized issuing insurance company.
Step 4
Quotation
The insurer evaluates the submission and issues a quotation covering premium, fees, and any collateral requirement.
Step 5
Payment and issuance
Once the quotation is accepted and the premium is settled, the insurer issues the bond for release or delivery.
Risks typically covered
- Accrued rents, damages, and costs in the judgment
- Loss caused by the delay in execution
- Amounts adjudged on appeal within the bond limit
Frequently asked questions
Is an appeal bond always required?
Not always. It depends on the case type and the relief sought. The court's order governs.
What does it cover?
Typically accrued rents, damages, and costs adjudged in the judgment, up to the bond amount.
More answers on premiums, collateral, and timelines are in the general FAQs.
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