Chapman v. Anison

COMPTON, Justice.

This is a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Appellee, a commissioned deputy sheriff of San Juan County and a peace officer of the City of Farmington, sustained an injury while he was employed by appellants “in keeping the peace and maintaing order in and about the * * * El Vasito Night Club” being operated by appellants.

There is no material dispute in the evidence. Admittedly, appellee was employed by appellants for such purpose and was assaulted by one of their patrons while attempting to maintain order, but liability was denied by appellants because “night…