(a) Motion Required. A party who has timely demanded a trial de novo must file a written motion with the clerk of the superior court.The Appeals Department shall review all cases summarily transferred for a trial de novo and independently determine the sufficiency of the record. If a trial de novo is ordered, a new trial will be held instead of a traditional appeal. Generally, the trial de novo will be held at the Superior Court. 10 days of the ruling to the assigned judge for a de novo review. Set a de novo hearing, a trial, or an evidentiary hearing on the assigned judge's or commissioner's calendar. 7. Because the parties agree on most of the facts and all relevant dates in the case, we review de novo whether the trial court erred in applying the law. IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT MANUEL DE JESUS ORTEGA MELENDRES, et al. A trial de novo – a new trial – will not be granted when a party who had the opportunity to request that a recording be made failed to do so.