A Louisiana Appeal Bond is a type of surety bond that is required by the court when someone who has lost a court case wishes to appeal the decision. The bond guarantees that the appellant will pay the costs of the appeal to the court if the appeal is unsuccessful. There are two main types of Louisiana Appeal Bonds: a supersedes bond and a stay bond. A supersedes bond is used when the appellant is appealing a judgement that involves money, and the stay bond is used when the appellant is appealing a judgement that involves an injunction or a restraining order. Both types of appeal bond must be obtained from a licensed surety company and must be approved by the court.