New Mexico Supreme Court May 10, 1994, 20963 (Reichert v. Atler)

OPINION

RANSOM, Justice.

As personal representative of the estate of Alfredo Castillo, Joseph Reichert brought this wrongful-death action against Tony and Josie Atler, doing business as the A-Mi-Gusto Lounge. Castillo was killed when assaulted by another patron at the Atlers’ bar. Following a bench trial, the court adjudged the Atlers liable for the entire damages.