Preliminary Injunction Bonds
What is a preliminary Injunction Bond?
A preliminary injunction bond is generally required to be posted by the plaintiff in a court case when a plaintiff wants to prevent the other party (the defendant) from a certain action.
This type of bond indemnifies the defendant against loss if it is determined that the injunction should not have been granted. The bond amount required varies from case to case and is set by the court.
How to Apply for a Preliminary Injunction Bond
The process for obtaining a preliminary injunction bond is fairly streamlined, and we just need to obtain the following from the plaintiff:
- An Application
- Court Complaint
- Court Order outlining bond requirement
Approval for bonds under $25,000.00 are generally based on the applicant’s personal and/or business credit. For bonds over that amount, sureties will often times require financial statements from the applicant. If the applicant does not financial qualify for the bond, the surety may require collateral as a condition for approval.
When Collateral is Required
For those situations where collateral is required, clients have four options for the type of collateral they can post.
Cash
Cash
Using cash as collateral for an appeal bond carries a couple of advantages, such as some sureties paying interest on the cash deposit.
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities
This type of collateral includes stocks and bonds held in non-retirement accounts, as well as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and money market funds.
Bank Letters of Credit
Bank Letters of Credit
A letter of credit is essentially a promise by a bank to pay a beneficiary, in this case the surety company, a specified amount upon demand.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real estate is also an option, but there are only two sureties that currently consider taking real estate as collateral for appeal bonds.
To read more about the specific details of each form of collateral, visit our Collateral Options Page
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"Court Surety Bond Agency is my one-stop shop for appellate bonds. There is much more to the appellate bonding process than you might think, and the professionals at CSBA are experts in this area. If you need a supersedeas bond, CSBA will walk you and your client through the process, and help you find the best option for any particular situation. Highly recommended!"
Duane A. DaikerShumaker 
"I have known Dan Huckabay for many years. He is one of the most knowledgeable appeal bond brokers in the business. His understanding of the requirements for appeal bonds, knowledge of the surety insurer market and his experience working with individual surety insurers make him an excellent choice when you need to bond an appeal."
David AxelradHorvitz & Levy LLP 
"We refer our clients to CSBA with confidence and without hesitation. Whether the client is a sophisticated entity or an individual involved in litigation for the first time, the CSBA team is ready, willing, and able to pursue all available options to secure a bond and ensure that the bond is in place when needed, all while explaining the options and requirements in an understandable way."
Jason AndersonCarney Badley Spellman 
"Dan and Arturo have been very helpful to me and my clients on more than one occasion. They have been so easy to work with. They can explain to the client about what kind of security is needed, what type of information the client needs to supply and how the process works. They try to get everything in place with a minimum of hassle, and they always follow up. I would not call anyone else for a supersedeas bond."
Julia F. PenderyCowles & Thompson 
"Court Surety Bond Agency is my one-stop shop for appellate bonds. There is much more to the appellate bonding process than you might think, and the professionals at CSBA are experts in this area. If you need a supersedeas bond, CSBA will walk you and your client through the process, and help you find the best option for any particular situation. Highly recommended!"
Duane A. DaikerShumaker
"I have known Dan Huckabay for many years. He is one of the most knowledgeable appeal bond brokers in the business. His understanding of the requirements for appeal bonds, knowledge of the surety insurer market and his experience working with individual surety insurers make him an excellent choice when you need to bond an appeal."
David AxelradHorvitz & Levy LLP
"We refer our clients to CSBA with confidence and without hesitation. Whether the client is a sophisticated entity or an individual involved in litigation for the first time, the CSBA team is ready, willing, and able to pursue all available options to secure a bond and ensure that the bond is in place when needed, all while explaining the options and requirements in an understandable way."
Jason AndersonCarney Badley Spellman
"Dan and Arturo have been very helpful to me and my clients on more than one occasion. They have been so easy to work with. They can explain to the client about what kind of security is needed, what type of information the client needs to supply and how the process works. They try to get everything in place with a minimum of hassle, and they always follow up. I would not call anyone else for a supersedeas bond."
Julia F. PenderyCowles & Thompson