{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "510", "citation": "CPLR § 510", "heading": "Grounds for change of place of trial", "text": ["§ 510. Grounds for change of place of trial. The court, upon motion, may change the place of trial of an action where:", "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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/510", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "On motion, the court **may** move the case when:\n1. the designated county **is not a proper county**; or\n2. **an impartial trial can't be had** there; or\n3. **convenience of material witnesses and the ends of justice** favor the change. ★ (Memorize the three grounds.)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/510", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}