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MC 56

Bond on Appeal

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective May 1, 2012

This form is used to create a bond when appealing a court decision. It requires the person appealing and any guarantors to promise to follow certain rules if the appeal does not change the original judgment.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 7.108, MCR 7.204(E), MCR 7.209(E)

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used in a case when someone is appealing a judgment that was entered by a lower court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the principal (the person appealing) and the surety (the guarantor).
What does the bond guarantee?
The bond guarantees that the principal will try to move the appeal forward and that they will follow the original judgment if the appeal fails.
Is a fee involved?
The form asks for an 'Amount of bond' and mentions 'costs and interest' that must be paid if the appeal is unsuccessful.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2012.

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