Idaho § 12-613 - General form of undertaking
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 12-613 — General form of undertaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-613. General form of undertaking
Whenever a party to an action or proceeding desires to give an undertaking provided to be given by law, it shall be sufficient if the sureties sign an undertaking indicating that they are thereby bound to the obligations of the statute requiring the undertaking to be given. Such undertaking may be in form as follows:
(Title of court. Title of cause.)
Whereas, the …. desires to give an undertaking for (state what) …., now, therefore, we the undersigned sureties, do hereby obligate ourselves jointly and severally, to (name who) …. under said statutory obligations in the sum of …. dollars.
The sureties so signing such undertaking are bound to the full statutory obligations of the statute requiring the undertaking.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 12-613
What does Idaho Statutes § 12-613 cover?
Section 12-613 ("General form of undertaking") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 12-613?
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