§ 501. Contractual provisions fixing venue. Subject to the provisions of subdivision two of section five hundred ten and section five hundred fourteen of this article, written agreement fixing place of trial, made before an action is commenced, shall be enforced upon a motion for change of place of trial.
§ 502. Conflicting venue provisions. Where, because of joinder of claims or parties, there is a conflict of provisions under this article, the court, upon motion, shall order as the place of trial one proper under this article as to at least one of the parties or claims.
§ 503. Venue based on residence. (a) Generally. Except where otherwise prescribed by law, the place of trial shall be in the county in which one of the parties resided when it was commenced; the county in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred; or, if none […]
§ 504. Actions against counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts and district corporations. Notwithstanding the provisions of any charter heretofore granted by the state and subject to the provisions of subdivision (b) of section 506, the place of trial of all actions against counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts and district corporations or any of […]
§ 505. Actions involving public authorities. (a) Generally. The place of trial of an action by or against a public authority constituted under the laws of the state shall be in the county in which the authority has its principal office or where it has facilities involved in the action. (b) Against New York city […]
§ 506. Where special proceeding commenced. (a) Generally. Unless otherwise prescribed in subdivision (b) or in the law authorizing the proceeding, a special proceeding may be commenced in any county within the judicial district where the proceeding is triable. (b) Proceeding against body or officer. A proceeding against a body or officer shall be commenced […]
§ 507. Real property actions. The place of trial of an action in which the judgment demanded would affect the title to, or the possession, use or enjoyment of, real property shall be in the county in which any part of the subject of the action is situated.
§ 508. Actions to recover a chattel. The place of trial of an action to recover a chattel may be in the county in which any part of the subject of the action is situated at the time of the commencement of the action.
§ 509. Venue in county designated. Notwithstanding any provision of this article, the place of trial of an action shall be in the county designated by the plaintiff, unless the place of trial is changed to another county by order upon motion, or by consent as provided in subdivision (b) of rule 511.
§ 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. […]
§ 513. Misplacement of venue in consumer credit transactions. (a) In an action arising out of a consumer credit transaction, the clerk shall not accept a summons for filing when it appears upon its face that the proper venue is a county other than the county where such summons is offered for filing. (b) The […]
§ 514. Actions relating to consumer goods. 1. For the purposes of this section, “consumer goods” shall mean goods, wares, paid merchandise or services purchased or paid for by a consumer, the intended use or benefit of which is intended for the personal, family or household purposes of such consumer. 2. In any contract involving […]
Rule. 511. Change of place of trial. (a) Time for motion or demand. A demand under subdivision (b) for change of place of trial on the ground that the county designated for that purpose is not a proper county shall be served with the answer or before the answer is served. A motion for change […]
Rule 512. Change of place of trial of action or issue triable without a jury. The place of trial of an action or any issue triable without a jury may be, in the discretion of the court, in any county within the judicial district in which the action is triable. After the trial, the decision […]
