Also known as: post · posts · posted · posting · post notice · post bond
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2 senses
The act of affixing a notice or announcement in a public place to satisfy statutory or procedural requirements.
The act of depositing money or other security with a court or official as required by law or court order.
Each sense below has its own examples, sources, and questions.
The act of affixing a notice or announcement in a public place to satisfy statutory or procedural requirements.
Pablo Perez accepted a deed to a farm from Paragon Construction. After discovering that a prior oral promise about boundary fencing had not been included in the deed, Pablo posted a public notice of his intent to redeem at the county courthouse. The posting preserved his statutory redemption rights during the post-closing period.
Penelope Price sought to enforce a contract against a state agency. The state attempted to post a notice of its intent to impair the obligation. Penelope challenged the action as violating the constitutional prohibition on state impairment of contracts.
The act of depositing money or other security with a court or official as required by law or court order.
Priya Prasad filed a diversity action in federal court against Prism Analytics. To satisfy the court's order requiring security for costs, Priya posted a bond with the clerk the same day the complaint was instituted. The posting prevented dismissal even though her domicile later changed.
Pedro Pacheco sued Patriot Insurance in federal court. After the complaint was filed, the court required a bond to secure potential costs. Pedro posted the bond the following week. The posting preserved jurisdiction despite later changes in the parties' citizenship.
Pilar Pena imported goods subject to a congressional duty. The customs office posted a notice of the required payment at the port of entry. The posting triggered the ten-dollar-per-person limit under the constitutional provision governing importation.
To post a notice means to affix a public announcement of the foreclosure sale at the courthouse or other designated location. The act satisfies statutory requirements for notifying interested parties of the impending sale.
Posting a notice in a public place can satisfy due process when actual notice is impracticable, provided the method is reasonably calculated to reach interested parties. Courts evaluate whether the posting adequately informs those whose rights are affected.
Philip Powell moved to vacate a judgment after learning the presiding judge had served as trustee for a litigant. The court required the prevailing party to post a bond pending remand. The posting preserved the status quo while the recusal issue was reviewed.
A party must post a bond when a court orders security for costs or to preserve the status quo pending appeal or remand. The posting occurs after the court issues the requirement and prevents dismissal or enforcement until resolved.
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