List types of appeal bonds.

• A. Cash appeal bond only
• B. Surety appeal bond and personal appeal bond
• C. The types of appeal bonds are: cash appeal bond, surety appeal bond, and personal appeal bond
• D. No bonds are required for appeal

Answer: (C)

Appeal bonds come in three main forms, all of which serve to stay the enforcement of a judgment while an appeal is decided. A cash appeal bond means the full amount is deposited with the court, providing immediate funds if the appeal fails. A surety appeal bond involves a bonding company posting the bond, guaranteeing payment of the judgment and costs if the appeal doesn’t succeed. A personal appeal bond, often called an recognizance bond, is where the defendant personally guarantees payment without depositing cash or using a surety, subject to the court’s approval. The option listing all three forms accurately captures the range of appeal bonds, making it the best answer. The other choices are incomplete or incorrect because they omit one or more valid forms or assert no bond is required.