Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case
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For good cause, the court may require an appellant to file a bond or provide other security in a
form and amount necessary to ensure payment of costs on appeal; otherwise, no security for costs
is required. Rule 8(b) applies to a surety on a bond given under this rule.
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