The term "trial de novo" is literally applied to:
A)New cases brought before the court for the first time.
B)Cases that are re-tried on appeal.
C)Cases that lost on appeal,but brought before another court.
D)State cases moved to federal court.

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"Trial de novo" refers to a new trial or re-trial of a case that has already been heard in a lower court and is being appealed to a higher court. Therefore, the best choice is B - cases that are re-tried on appeal.

The Term "Trial De Novo" Is Literally Applied To