Supersedeas Bond Agreement Guidelines

Summary

Litigants in Kentucky can agree on a supersedeas bond amount, but the trial court must approve it to ensure it adequately protects the appellees interest.

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In Kentucky the trial court has discretion in the amount of a supersedeas bond. To that end, can the litigants agree to a supersedeas bond amount?
Hi ****! Yes, in Kentucky, litigants can agree to a supersedeas bond amount, but the trial court must still approve it. The court has discretion to ensure the bond is sufficient to protect the appellee's interest.
Is there any more specific information you need about this process?
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