Florida Forest & Park Service v. Eston Strickland

SEBRING, J.:

Eston Strickland was employed by Florida Forest & Park Service as a fire-tower watchman. While on the job he became embroiled in an argument with one Slaughter, which culminated in a gun battle between the parties. In the exchange of shots which ensued, Slaughter was killed and Strickland was severely wounded. Strickland filed a claim for compensation under the Florida Workmen’s Compensation Law for the injuries sustained. The claim was controverted, the employer and its insurance carrier denying liability on the ground that the injury was occasioned by the wilful intention of the…