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Kansas appeal & supersedeas bonds.
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Appeal your case without the judgment being executed against you. A supersedeas bond stays collection while the appeal is pending. Kansas sets the penal sum at the full amount of the judgment — and we underwrite it. A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

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Stays execution under K.S.A. 60-2103(d) while your appeal is heard
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Penal sum is the full amount of the judgment, with a statutory cap above $1,000,000 on a hardship showing — not a flat-rate figure
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Underwritten on financials; collateral may be required for a large penal sum
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Price

How much does a Kansas appeal & supersedeas bond cost?

It is underwritten. The carrier’s base rate is 2% of the bond amount; the underwriter sets your premium from the amount, your credit and any collateral.

How it works

Built for the post-judgment clock.

Execution can begin shortly after a money judgment is entered, so the supersedeas bond has to come together quickly. Here is the whole process:

TODAY · 10 MINUTES

Send us the file

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

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Execute & file

Once you bind, we issue the executed bond on the court’s required form with the power of attorney attached, ready to present to the district court for approval so the stay takes effect.

In plain English

How an appeal bond works, and what to have ready.

  1. Why the court asks for it

    You lost at trial and want to appeal without paying the judgment first. An appeal bond, also called a supersedeas bond, asks the court to pause collection while the appeal runs.

  2. Who it protects

    The party who won. If the appeal fails, they are paid what the judgment awarded, with the interest and costs the court's rules add, up to the bond amount.

  3. If there is a claim

    The surety pays a valid claim and you repay the surety. Because the bond can equal the whole judgment, sureties often ask for collateral on large amounts.

Have these ready

  • The judgment you are appealing, with the court and case number
  • The bond amount the court or its rules require
  • Your notice of appeal, or the date you will file it
  • Financial statements for the person or business appealing
  • Any collateral you can offer, such as cash or a letter of credit
  • Your attorney's name and contact details
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.

Kansas StatuteK.S.A. 60-2103(d) governs supersedeas bonds and stays on appeal. An appellant seeking a stay presents a supersedeas bond to the district court for approval, with such surety as the court requires; the bond is set at the full amount of the judgment. If the appellant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the full amount would result in undue hardship or a denial of the right to appeal, the court may reduce the bond — for a judgment over $1,000,000, to $1,000,000 plus 25% of the amount in excess of $1,000,000. Where the judgment concerns the disposition or custody of property, the bond is set only at the sum needed to secure the use, detention, costs, interest, and damages for delay.

You need this bond if you’re

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A defendant appealing a money judgment and need to stop collection while the appeal is pending
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A business or insurer that wants to supersede a judgment without tying up working capital in escrow
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Counsel for an appellant arranging the stay required while the appellate courts review the case
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A party facing execution on a final judgment who needs a stay approved by the district court quickly
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A court bond answers to the court and the party its order protects: if the judgment or order the bond secures is not satisfied, that party can claim against it, up to the penal sum the court set.

The surety pays a valid claim after the court rules, and you repay the surety. A court bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

Term and renewal are set in the underwriter's quote; a court bond usually runs until the case or appeal it secures is resolved.

Keep the bond in force for as long as the obligation behind it runs.

How to file it

Execute & file. Once you bind, we issue the executed bond on the court’s required form with the power of attorney attached, ready to present to the district court for approval so the stay takes effect.

What sets the price

Court bonds are underwritten. The carrier's base rate for this bond is 2% of the bond amount; the underwriter sets your final premium from the amount the court sets, your credit and any collateral.

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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FAQ

Common questions.

What is a Kansas appeal or supersedeas bond?It is the security that stays execution of a judgment while you appeal. Under K.S.A. 60-2103(d), presenting an approved supersedeas bond to the district court holds collection on a money judgment until the appeal is decided. 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 statute sets the penal sum — the full amount of the judgment under K.S.A. 60-2103(d), subject to a cap on judgments over $1,000,000 if you prove undue hardship. A surety specialist reviews the file and the 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?Under K.S.A. 60-2103(d), the supersedeas bond is set at the full amount of the judgment. If you prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the full amount would cause undue hardship or deny the right to appeal, the court may cap a judgment over $1,000,000 at $1,000,000 plus 25% of the excess. Property-disposition judgments are bonded only at the sum needed to secure use, detention, costs, interest, and delay.
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 issues on the court’s required form, ready to present to the district court for approval to stay execution.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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