Tennessee BOND — Appeal Bond for Costs is a type of surety bond, filed with a court in the state of Tennessee, that is required when a party appeals a case wherein costs have been awarded. It is provided as a guarantee that the appellant will pay the cost of the appeal, as awarded by the court, should the appeal be unsuccessful. The bond must be in the amount of the costs awarded by the court, and must be signed by the appellant and a licensed surety company who will guarantee payment of the costs in the event that the appellant is unsuccessful in their appeal. Types of Tennessee BOND — Appeal Bond for Costs include Appeal Bonds for Costs in Civil and Criminal Cases, and Appeal Bonds for Costs in Domestic Relations Cases.