Bonds and sureties

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Rule: 65

Jurisdiction: WDMI

Bluebook Citation: W.D. Mich. L.R. 65

65.1 In all civil actions the clerk shall accept as surety upon bonds and other undertakings a surety company approved by the United States Department of Treasury, cash or an individual personal surety residing within the district. The clerk shall maintain a list of approved surety companies. Any personal surety must qualify as the owner of real estate within this district of the full net value of twice the face amount of the bond. Attorneys or other officers of this court shall not serve as sureties.

This rule shall apply to supersedeas bonds and any other bonds required by law.

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