It is a request made by any party not in default for a trial de novo (to start from the begining) in the court where the action was commenced, with or without a jury.
The request for a trial de novo may be filed with the clerk of the court where the award was filed within 30 days after notice of such award was made, or if notice was by mail, within 35 days of such service.
The party requesting the trial de novo must also pay the clerk of the court where the award was filed the amount of the fees payable to the arbitration panel. Such sum shall not be recoverable by the party upon a trial de novo in any other proceeding.