Wilmorite, Inc. v. Lomini (94 A.D.2d 953, 1983)

— Order unanimously affirmed, with costs. Memorandum: In this defamation action, defendant’s motion for a change of venue (CPLR 510, subd 3) was addressed to the discretion of Special Term. Absent a clear abuse, not here shown, the exercise of that discretion should not be disturbed (Hurlbut v Whalen, 58 AD2d 311). (Appeal from order of Supreme Court, Monroe County, Tillman, J. — change of venue.) Present — Dillon, P. J., Doerr, Boomer and Green, JJ.