Delaware appeal & supersedeas bonds.
We size, underwrite & quote it.

File your appeal without the judgment being executed against you.
A supersedeas bond stays collection while the appeal is pending.
The judgment sets the penal sum — and we underwrite it.
A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

Stays execution under Del. Supr. Ct. R. 32 while your appeal is heard
Penal sum must cover the judgment plus interest and costs — not a flat-rate figure
Underwritten on financials; collateral may be required for a large penal sum
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How it works

Built for the post-judgment clock.

Delaware allows only a short stay before a judgment creditor can begin collection, so the supersedeas bond has to come together quickly. Here is the whole process:

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Send us the file

Apply online and attach the final judgment and the notice of appeal. We need the judgment amount, the parties, and the court so we can size the penal sum the rule requires.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

A specialist reviews the judgment, your financials, and any collateral, then returns a quote. Larger penal sums are typically collateralized — cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets.

ON APPROVAL

Execute & file

Once you bind, we issue the executed bond for the court to approve, ready to post and stay execution of the judgment pending appeal.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What a supersedeas bond actually does

An appeal does not, by itself, stop the winning party from collecting. A supersedeas bond (also called an appeal bond) is the security that buys you a stay — execution is held while the appellate court decides.

The bond guarantees that if your appeal fails, the judgment, interest, and costs get paid. That is why the penal sum tracks the judgment rather than a flat figure, and why the surety underwrites you before issuing it.

Because the surety is on the hook for the full judgment, a large penal sum is usually collateralized — with cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets — and supported by financials. We tell you what a given file needs before you commit.

Delaware RuleStays pending appeal in Delaware are governed by Article IV, § 24 of the Delaware Constitution and by Delaware Supreme Court Rule 32. Where the judgment is for the payment of money, the amount of the supersedeas bond or cash deposit must be sufficient to pay the amount of the judgment appealed from, together with interest and costs. The bond is filed and approved so that execution of the judgment is stayed while the appeal is pending.

You need this bond if you’re

A defendant appealing a money judgment and need to stop collection while the appeal is pending
A business or insurer that wants to supersede a judgment without tying up working capital in escrow
Counsel for an appellant arranging the stay required to keep execution from issuing
A party facing execution on a final judgment who needs a stay posted with the court quickly

The application takes about ten minutes.

These are the actual underwriting fields — the judgment, the parties, your business, and your financials. Submit once and a surety specialist reviews everything together and returns a quote, typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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FAQs

Common questions.

If yours isn't here, the bond team can usually answer within the hour.

What is a Delaware appeal or supersedeas bond? +
It is the security that stays execution of a judgment while you appeal. Under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 32 and Article IV, § 24 of the Delaware Constitution, posting an approved supersedeas bond suspends execution of a money judgment until the appellate court rules. The bond guarantees the judgment, interest, and costs are paid if the appeal fails.
How much does it cost? +
It is underwritten, not flat-rated. The rule sets the penal sum — enough to cover the judgment plus interest and costs under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 32. A surety specialist reviews the file and any collateral and returns a premium quote, usually within one business day.
Will I need to post collateral? +
Often, yes, especially for a large penal sum. Because the surety guarantees the full judgment, the bond is frequently collateralized with cash, a letter of credit, or pledged assets, and supported by financials. We tell you what your specific file requires before you commit.
How is the penal sum calculated? +
For a money judgment, Delaware Supreme Court Rule 32 requires the supersedeas bond or cash deposit to be sufficient to pay the amount of the judgment plus interest and costs. For judgments that are not solely for money, the court sets the amount and conditions of the stay.
How fast can the bond be issued? +
A specialist typically returns a quote within one business day of a complete application. Once you bind and any collateral is in place, the executed bond is ready for the court to approve so you can post it and stay execution.
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Stay execution while you appeal.

Send us the judgment and a surety specialist sizes, underwrites, and quotes the bond — typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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