Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Stay of Execution — Matters That May Constitute Special Circumstances

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

Special circumstances for stay include: (1) the plaintiff's inability to refund the money if the appeal succeeds (financial irresponsibility); (2) the appeal has great merit and enforcement would be ruinous to the appellant. These are established grounds. The court assesses the respondent's financial position. The…

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