Hof- og Stadsretten

was a modern-style court of justice introduced in Denmark, specifically for Copenhagen, by Johann Friedrich Struensee in 1771. In 1805, it was merged with the new for Eastern Denmark as . It was replaced by the Københavns Byret and Østre Landsret in 1919. History Instigated by Struensee and the in Copenhagen, Ulrik Adolf Holstein (1731–1789), was created in an attempt to rationalize the chaotic Danish court system. It was formally established by royal charter of 15 June 1771. Henrik Stampe was active in its practical implementation. It replaced , (aka ), , , and Tamperretten. In 1805, Denmark's four existing in Ringsted, Maribo, Odense and Viborg were replaced by two . One of them was placed in Viborg and the other one was associated with , which was from then on known as . With the adoption of in 1919, it was replaced by and . Location The initial plan was for to be based in Copenhagen City Hall. When it proved impossible to find the necessary space, was instead referred to rented premises in the Plessen Mansion. In 1774, after these premises had also proven too small, a building was acquired on Østergade. In 1816, relocated to the new City Hall on Nytorv.