Hickman v. Sacino (566 So. 2d 903, 1990)

PER CURIAM.

Charles A. Hickman and Amira Services, Inc. appeal from two non-final orders denying their motions to dismiss for improper venue or in the alternative, motions to transfer. We affirm. Absent “palpable” abuse or a grossly “improvident” exercise of discretion, a trial court’s granting or refusal of a motion for change in venue based on forum non conveniens will not be disturbed. See D.L. Thornton, M.D. v. DeBerry, 548 So.2d 1177 (Fla. 4th DCA 1989). We further find that appellants failed to timely assert the ground of joint residency venue privilege. Fla.R.Civ.P. 1.140(b) and (h).

AFFIRMED.

ANSTEAD, DELL and POLEN, JJ., concur.