Cal. Civ. Code § 16-41-20-10
Appeal bonds
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Sec. 10. The person appealing to the circuit or superior court shall file with the court a bond in an amount to be fixed by the court with sureties to be approved by the judge and conditioned to pay all the costs on the appeal if the person fails to sustain the appeal or the appeal is dismissed.
Indiana Code § 16-41-20-10 establishes a procedural requirement for anyone who appeals a housing or public-health related order to a circuit or superior court. The appealing party must post a bond—set by the court and backed by sureties the judge approves—that guarantees payment of all appeal costs if the appeal is unsuccessful or is dismissed. This rule is designed to protect against frivolous appeals by ensuring that costs can be recovered if the challenge does not succeed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 16-41-20-10, when a property owner or manager chooses to appeal a relevant order to a circuit or superior court, a compliant operator prepares to post a court-approved bond with acceptable sureties before the appeal proceeds. The bond amount is determined by the court, so operators typically work with legal counsel to understand what financial assurance will be required at the outset of the appeal process. Being prepared to satisfy this bonding requirement is a standard part of pursuing an appeal under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-10 is relevant to tenants when a landlord or other party appeals a court or agency order that may affect housing conditions or enforcement outcomes. The bond requirement means that an appealing party must put up financial security to cover costs if the appeal fails, which can be a meaningful procedural safeguard in the process. Tenants who believe an appeal under this provision affects their rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how this bonding requirement fits into the broader appeal proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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