Stavredes v. United Skates of America, Inc.

Kupferman, J. P.,

dissents in a memorandum as follows: I dissent and would affirm. The Judge at Special Term did not abuse his discretion. (See Westwood Assoc. v Deluxe Gen., 53 NY2d 618.) He stated specifically: “While venue in New York is not improper, the convenience of witnesses and the ends of justice will be promoted by a change of venue.” The opinion of the majority is simply another imposition on the judicial system of additional unneeded work. No wonder, with this kind of approach the Chief Justice of the United States proposes arbitration to solve disputes. (See Chief Justice…