Stay or injunction pending appeal

In civil cases, motions for a stay of the judgment or order of a lower court pending appeal, or for approval of a bond under Rule 6 (e), or for an order suspending, modifying, restoring, or granting an injunction during the pendency of an appeal, are governed by this Rule. In criminal cases, motions for a stay of execution of a sentence pending appeal, or to revoke, vacate, or modify such a stay, are governed by this Rule and by Massachusetts Rule of Criminal Procedure 31. All Rule 6 motions filed in the Appeals Court shall comply with both this Rule and Massachusetts Appeals Court Rule 6.0.