Bastine v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co

RUSSELL, Circuit Judge.

Prior to September 26, 1949, Bernard Bastiné and Robert Williams were employed by Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company on its premises in Jacksonville, Florida. Bastine was employed in the capacity of assistant storekeeper. Williams, a laborer, had worked under his supervision for about a year. The two men were in daily contact with each other and appeared to be on friendly terms. On September 26th, Williams walked into Bastine’s office and after a’ brief conversation he drew a pistol and shot Bastine twice, fatally wounding him, and then turned the weapon upon himself…