Rule 9 of the Rules for Court-Ordered Arbitration in North Carolina ; Last Modified. If not announced in open court, written notice of appeal must be filed in the office of the clerk of superior court within 10 days after entry of judgment.When a defendant appeals from district court to superior court, the case will be calendared for trial de novo in superior court. Jury trial on appeal. The appellant in his written notice of appeal may demand a jury on the trial de novo. Here's a closer look at how the process works, and tips for preparing your case for a courtordered arbitration (specifically in North Carolina). After final disposition before the magistrate, the sole remedy for an aggrieved party is appeal for trial de novo before a district court judge or a jury. Largest forms database in the USA with more than 80,000 federal, state and agency forms. DEMAND FOR A. TRIAL DE NOVO. -against-. Trial de novo on appeal.