Trials De Novo Are Necessary Because

Trials de novo are necessary because

A) county courts need transcripts of trials before deciding to hear a case on appeal.
B) justice of the peace courts lack the constitutional authority to hear cases on appeal.
C) few municipal courts and no justice of the peace courts are courts of record.
D) juries are not involved in state appellate courts.
E) counties can refuse to hear cases before trials are held.