Jose Burgos vs. Chief of Staff
G.R. No L-64261
December 26, 1984
Facts:
Two warrants were issued against petitioners
for the search on the premises of “Metropolitan Mail” and “We Forum” newspapers
and the seizure of items alleged to have been used in subversive activities.
Petitioners prayed that a writ of preliminary
mandatory and prohibitory injunction be issued for the return of the seized
articles, and that respondents be enjoined from using the articles thus seized
as evidence against petitioner.
Petitioners
questioned the warrants for the lack of probable cause and that the two
warrants issued indicated only one and the same address. In addition, the items
seized subject to the warrant were real properties.
Issue:
Whether or
not the two warrants were valid to justify seizure of the items.
