§ 510. Grounds for change of place of trial. The court, upon motion, may change the place of trial of an action where:

Terms Used In N.Y. Civil Practice Law and Rules 510

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

1. the county designated for that purpose is not a proper county; or

2. there is reason to believe that an impartial trial cannot be had in the proper county; or

3. the convenience of material witnesses and the ends of justice will be promoted by the change.