The Tennessee Paupers Oath In Lieu of Appeal Bond is a legal document used in the state of Tennessee. It is a sworn statement by an appellant in a civil or criminal appeal in which they attest to their lack of financial means to post a bond in order to appeal a court decision. The appellant attests that they are unable to pay for any costs associated with an appeal, such as court fees and attorney fees, and promises to pay those costs if they are able to do so in the future. The Tennessee Paupers Oath In Lieu of Appeal Bond is used in both the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. There are two types of Tennessee Paupers Oath In Lieu of Appeal Bond: the Civil Appeal Bond and the Criminal Appeal Bond. The Civil Appeal Bond is used for appeals in civil cases, such as civil lawsuits. The Criminal Appeal Bond is used for appeals in criminal cases, such as criminal trials.