An appeal staying the execution of the judgment of the circuit court may be taken to the Supreme Court from any final judgment in any tax case upon the appellant entering into bond, with good and sufficient sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the judge of the court entering the judgment, conditioned to pay the judgment of the Supreme Court when rendered; provided, that no sureties on any bond shall be required of a city or town.
Ala. Code § 11-51-15 (1975)