ComputerLand sought to have a bond waived.

The Oakland-based company petitioned a federal court to waive a requirement that it post a $283-million bond pending an appeal of a judgment against the company. ComputerLand also asked the court to extend a stay of the judgment against the company that is due to expire Thursday. That judgment handed down by an Alameda Superior Court jury was in favor of Micro-Vest Corp. and said that ComputerLand’s founder, William Millard, was required to surrender 20% of his stock in the computer retailer and other holdings. The jury also imposed $125 million in punitive damages.