Hecker v. Ross

This is an action brought to partition 80 acres of land located in San Diego County. Defendant cross-complained, denying plaintiff’s title and alleging superior title in himself. Defendant moved to change the place of trial to Los Angeles County on the ground of convenience of witnesses and to promote the ends of justice. On conflicting affidavits, the trial court denied the motion for change of venue, and defendant appeals.

Defendant, appellant herein, contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion for change of venue.

From the record before us, it appears that in…