Bring the Demand for a Trial de Novo and the Affidavit of Service to the court and pay the filing fee within the 30day time period. 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. Welcome to Montgomery County, Texas. De novo – This means your case will have a new trial. Prosecution and dismissal of the de novo appeal. "meaningful manner", the award and the right to demand a trial de novo within. The case will be heard de novo (as a completely new case). Once concluded, the arbitrator renders an award, which is filed with the court. You can file this motion in writing within ten (10) days after the date of the judgment.