Cal. Civ. Code § 534.570
Appeals to supreme court — supersedeas
Operative Text
No appeal to the appellate or supreme court shall operate as a stay of execution, nor shall any supersedeas be awarded to the party in possession, unless the condition of the recognizance contain the substance of the condition prescribed by this chapter in cases of appeals by a defendant, and the penalty and security be sufficient to secure the performance thereof.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 534.570 addresses what happens when a party who is in possession of property tries to appeal an eviction-related judgment to an appellate or supreme court. Under this provision, filing such an appeal does not automatically pause or halt enforcement of the lower court's judgment. A stay of execution (supersedeas) is only available to the possessing party if the recognizance — essentially a formal bond or undertaking — meets the specific conditions and penalty amounts required by the chapter, and is backed by adequate security.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.570, a landlord who has obtained a favorable judgment in an eviction proceeding is generally not required to wait out an appeal before enforcing that judgment, unless the tenant in possession has posted a qualifying recognizance with sufficient penalty and security. Compliant operators typically monitor whether an appealing tenant has met the statutory bond requirements before assuming enforcement is delayed. Familiarity with the recognizance conditions prescribed elsewhere in Chapter 534 helps property managers understand when a supersedeas is validly in place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.570 establishes that a tenant in possession who wishes to appeal an eviction judgment and pause its enforcement must satisfy specific bond and security requirements — an appeal alone does not stop the eviction process. Tenants who believe they have grounds for appeal may want to understand the recognizance conditions set out in Chapter 534, as failing to meet them means the landlord can proceed with execution of the judgment during the appeal. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain what the bond requirements entail and what options may be available when pursuing an appeal.
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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