U.S. Code > Appendix to Title 28 > FEDERAL RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE— (§§ Rule_1—Form_4) > TITLE II. APPEAL FROM A JUDGMENT OR ORDER OF A DISTRICT COURT— (§§ Rule_3—Rule_12.1) > Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case

Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case

In a civil case, the district court may require an appellant to file a bond or provide other security in any form and amount necessary to ensure payment of costs on appeal. Rule 8 (b) applies to a surety on a bond given under this rule.