Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case

In a civil case, the district court may require an appellant to file a bond or provide other security in any form and amount nec- essary to ensure payment of costs on appeal. Rule 8(b) applies to a surety on a bond given under this rule. (As amended Apr. 30, 1979, eff. Aug. 1, 1979; Apr. 24, 1998, eff. Dec. 1, 1998.)