Trump,two of his adult children and other Trump Organisation executives had so far approached the 30 companies through four separate brokers unsuccessfully,his lawyers said on Tuesday (AEDT). The other defendants face judgments totalling $US10 million.
Trump was initially ordered to pay $US354 million,plus interest,which pushed the penalty to $US454 million at the time of the ruling.
A bonding company would be on the hook for any payout if Trump loses his appeal and proves unable to pay.
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The case,brought by New York state Attorney-General Letitia James in September 2022,is one of several legal ordeals the businessman-turned-Republican candidate faces as he seeks a November 5 election rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden.
Trump,77,has denied wrongdoing and vowed to appeal the judgment,which threatens his family’s real estate empire.
He must post cash or a bond within 30 days of Engoron’s formal entry of the order on February 23 or risk the state seizing some of the Trump Organisation’s assets to ensure James can collect. Thirty days end on March 25.