Definitions.
A bond, when required by or referred to in this Code, means an obligation in a certain sum or penalty, subject to a condition, on breach of which it is to become absolute and enforceable by action. An undertaking means an agreement entered into by a party to a suit or proceeding, with or without sureties, upon which a judgment or decree may be rendered in the same suit or proceeding against the party and his sureties, if any, the party and sureties submitting themselves to the jurisdiction of the court for that purpose.
Annotations
Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 670, Pub. L. 88-509, § 1 1973 Ed., § 28-2501. 1981 Ed., § 28-2501. Undertakings in replevin, see § 16-3704. Sureties, see § 16-4101 et seq. Attachment and garnishment, affidavits and bonds, see § 16-501.
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