Bond Amount
Based on Court Requirement
Underwriting Criteria
Review of the applicant's personal credit and financial strength and type of injunction being filed
Requiring Entity
County of the Superior Court in which the bond is filed
Who is Required to Secure this Bond
This bond may be required of a plaintiff who files an injunction against the defendant. An injunction is a form of equitable relief in which the court orders the defendant to stop an activity that is causing harm to the plaintiff. It is at the court’s discretion to determine if an injunction bond is required of the plaintiff with the filing of the injunction.
Why is the Bond Required
The bond is required of the plaintiff to indemnify the defendant should the court decides the injunction should not have been granted. If the court does decide that the injunction should not have been granted, the plaintiff is responsible for any losses incurred by the defendant due to the injunction.
Who is Protected Under this Bond
The bond protects the defendant should the court decide that the injunction should not have been granted. If the court does decide that the injunction should not have been granted, the plaintiff is responsible for any losses incurred by the defendant due to the injunction.
Underwriting Process
In order to issue an Injunction Bond, the following documentation is required:
- Completed Application
- Court order indicating required bond amount, plaintiff names, defendant names and case number
- Confirmation that an attorney is involved with the plaintiff
- Personal credit check of the applicant
Once this information is received, a response as to approval will be provided within 1-2 business days.
What you Need to do Once you Have your Bond
Once the bond has been received by the applicant, it must be filed with the court requiring the bond. The bond will remain on file with the court until it is officially released. The applicant must supply court documentation indicating that the liability under the bond has been terminated in order to have the bond cancelled.
* Please be advised that the quote you obtain for this bond may include a fee charged and retained by The Bond Exchange.