Eviction Appeal Bond
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This form is an appeal bond used when a defendant is appealing a judgment for possession in an eviction case. It requires the defendant and a surety to agree to pay the plaintiff a specific amount if the appeal is successful.
The court describes it as: Form from Texas Justice Court Training Center for filing an appeal by bond.
Where this fits in a case
AppealStage: Appeal
This form is used after a judgment for possession has been entered in a Justice Court case, and the defendant wishes to appeal that judgment to the County Court.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is an Appeal Bond used when a defendant is appealing a judgment for possession in an eviction case.
- Who needs to sign this form?
- The defendant and a surety must sign this form. The Justice of the Peace also signs it.
- Does this form involve paying money?
- Yes, the form requires the defendant and surety to acknowledge paying the plaintiff a specific amount determined by the court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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