The only basis for defendant's motion for a change of venue was that venue in New York County was improper, as none of the parties reside there (see, CPLR 503 [a]). A demand for a change of venue on this ground must be made "with the answer or before the answer is served" (CPLR 511 [a]), and, if that demand is not met, a motion must be made "within fifteen days after service of the demand" (CPLR 511 [b]). In this case, these requirements were not met. While, in certain...
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