A Small Claims appeal is a "Trial de Novo" or "new trial. Copies of the request for a trial de novo must be served on all parties and the request and a proof of service must be filed with the clerk.Upon the filing of a timely Request for Trial. De Novo, the case will proceed to a Trial-Setting Conference. If the court does not find in my favor in this case, I request a trial de novo. The trial de novo appeal essentially starts the case over fresh the previous judgment is set aside and not binding. A Trial De Novo (or Small Claims Appeal) is a brand new trial, from scratch. File your documents in the drop box in Room 102 in the Sacramento Superior Court at 720 Ninth Street. Litigants may fill out the required proof of service form incorrectly. 6. Primary policy issues confronting the legislature in the assessment of commercial aircraft.