Man loses claim to stolen jeep bought ‘in good faith’

A Polish mechanic has lost his claim to a 4 x 4 vehicle he bought “in good faith” on the Done Deal website — but which turned out to be stolen.

Man loses claim to stolen jeep bought ‘in good faith’

Global insurance company Allianz also claimed it owned the vehicle, since it paid out over €21,000 insurance to the original owner in 2010 for loss of property and had the vehicle registration certificate.

Yesterday was the second day of the application by gardaí for disposal of the jeep. There has been a vigorous contest between the parties for possession of the vehicle — now worth just €5,000 — with solicitor for Allianz questioning Marcin Golonek how he got the money for the purchase.

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