Norwegian court acquits church in donation dispute, claim statute-barred

A Norwegian court acquitted Sannhetens Ord Bibelsenter in a lawsuit brought by ~40 former members seeking return of 4.5 million NOK in donations for a church building that was never constructed. The court found the claim was statute-barred, despite acknowledging the former members' initial right to repayment. This is a domestic legal ruling with no broader geopolitical or market implications.