California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §917.1: (a) Unless an undertaking is given, the perfecting of an appeal shall not stay enforcement of the judgment or order in the trial court if the judgment or order is for any of the following: (1) Money o
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A judgment or order for money is enforceable in the trial court while an appeal is pending, unless the appellant posts a bond or undertaking.
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