De novo review usually refers to the consideration of a question
of law by an appellate court. In this type of review, the appellate
court examines whether the decision made by a trial court applied
the law correctly to the facts of the case.
De novo review is distinct in that it looks into how law is
applied rather than the factual basis for the trial court's
decision. In either case, the appellate review will not hear new
testimony or consider new evidence.