Culhane v. Jensen

In this personal injury action arising from an automobile collision in Westchester County, the original venue was properly laid in New York County by reason of plaintiff’s residence (CPLR 503 [a]). By moving to change venue to Westchester County under CPLR 510 (3), on the ground of "convenience of material witnesses”, defendant was required to make the following showing: "The party moving for a change of venue under CPLR 510 (3) has the burden of proof and is required to supply the names, addresses and occupations of the witnesses whose convenience he claims will be affected, indicate that…