Colorado Code § 38-22-131

Substitution of bond allowed
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(1) Whenever a mechanic's lien has been
filed in accordance with this article, the owner, whether legal or beneficial, of any interest in the
property subject to the lien may, at any time, file with the clerk of the district court of the county
wherein the property is situated a corporate surety bond or any other undertaking which has been
approved by a judge of said district court.
(2) Such bond or undertaking plus costs allowed to date shall be in an amount equal to
one and one-half times the amount of the lien plus costs allowed to date and shall be approved
by a judge of the district court with which such bond or undertaking is filed.
(3) The bond or undertaking shall be conditioned that, if the lien claimant shall be finally
adjudged to be entitled to recover upon the claim upon which his lien is based, the principal or
his sureties shall pay to such claimant the amount of his judgment, together with any interest,
costs, and other sums which such claimant would be entitled to recover upon the foreclosure of
the lien.

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