Is this really how things should work?
by 3AONEILL08 (2024-02-28 17:31:06)

In reply to: Donald Trump is broke  posted by vermin05

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First, a disclaimer: I hope Trump loses the lawsuit and has to pay.

But while a case like this is under appeal, is it normal to require the defendant to put up a cash bond for >100% of the value of the judgment? Forcing someone to sell properties while the case has still not been finally decided seems unfair because it can't be reversed if they win the appeal.

Yes, he lost. Appeal is his choice.
by OrangeJubilee  (2024-02-28 19:34:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

It makes no sense to assume appeal would win. Otherwise why not just have Supreme Court try every case.

In my experience with other kinds of suits, most
by 3AONEILL08  (2024-02-28 19:57:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

judgments are stayed pending appeal when not doing so would cause irreversible harm. Until the appeals process is finished, the party hasn't exhausted their due process rights.

I think on monetary judgments the excption is not to
by wpkirish  (2024-02-29 09:56:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

require a bond to stay the proceedings.