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G. Tubb, et al vs. T Gries

GEORGE L. TUBB and WESLEY TEDROW, petitioners, vs. THOMAS E. GRIESS, respondent.

G.R. No. L-1325 | 1947-04-07

D E C I S I O N

MORAN, C.J:

This is a petition for habeas corpus filed by George L. Tubb and Wesley Tedrow, citizens of the United States but residents of the Philippines, under written contract of employment with the Army of the United States. It appeals that sometime between January 4, as alleged by petitioners, and January 13, 1947, as appearing in the "charge sheet" submitted by respondent, the herein petitioners were apprehended by the authorities of the United States Army and have since been held in custody. On January 28, 1947, petitioners were formally charged by said authorities with violations of Articles of War regarding...