Where a successful defendant seeks to preserve security for costs pending an appeal against a costs order, the court will extend the stay of discharge if there is an arguable appeal, but may reduce the quantum of security to reflect the applicant's likely individual costs entitlement rather than maintaining security that was provided for multiple parties' costs jointly. A personal guarantee may be found inadequate where the guarantor's financial position has deteriorated.
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