Have the person that mailed the Demand for a Trial de Novo fill out an Affidavit of Service for the Demand and sign it in front of a notary. To: the Clerk of the Court and all parties: 1.â–ˇ I am the plaintiff in this case. Request for Trial De Novo. Form: PDF icon ARBITRATION Request for Trial DE NOVO.pdf. Within 30 days after the arbitration award is entered on the docket, any party may demand in writing a trial de novo in the District Court. Instant access to fillable Microsoft Word or PDF forms. Minimize the risk of using outdated forms and eliminate rejected fillings. Probate courts or lower minor municipal courts may permit a Trial de Novo under certain circumstances such as an illegal ruling or awarding. Plaintiff. Docket No. VS. Arbitration Date: Defendant.