Following an arbitration decision, either party may request a trial de novo. There are ramifications for making or not making such a request.If a request for trial de novo is timely filed, the clerk will continue to maintain the arbitrators' decision under seal. 9. Statistical Summary. The right to file for a trial de novo entitles the parties to file a complaint in the appropriate trial court for a judicial resolution of the dispute. The court should take into account the nature of the proceedings when determining whether to award costs and attorneys' fees after a trial de novo. This is to notify you that I am not satisfied with the arbitration decision in this case dated: . 3. I am requesting a new trial in this case. (b) The defendant, having filed for a trial de novo, has a judgment entered against the defendant which is at least 25 percent more than the arbitration award. I had previously filed a petition for.