The first court of justice was established in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 1615 by Sir Richard Whitbourne as a court of admiralty at the future site of Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The first judicial body was established in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 1615 by Sir Richard Whitbourne, serving as a precursor to the modern court system at the future site of Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador.