Local Rule Rule 83.3: SECURITY FOR COSTS

Rule 83.3 SECURITY FOR COSTS (Amended December 22, 2017)

(a) Security for Costs Any time after the commencement of an action, the defendants, or the plaintiffs upon the filing of a counterclaim, are entitled on request to the Clerk to an order to be entered by the Clerk, as of course, for a cash deposit or bond with recognized corporate surety in the sum of $500.00 as security for costs, to be given within thirty days from the entry of such order. Parties who are jointly represented by the same counsel will be deemed to be one party for the purposes of this $500 limitation. Additional, substituted, or reduced security, or a justification of financial responsibility by any surety, may be ordered by the Court at any time during the pendency of the action for good cause found by the Court. Noncompliance with an order entered hereunder may be grounds for summary dismissal or default upon application by a party and notice to the non-complying party.

(b) Modification and Waiver Upon good cause shown, the Court may modify or waive the requirements of this Rule.