Introducing the Numerus Clausus of Property Rights

This is the presentation held prior to the defense of the PhD Thesis 'The Principle of Numerus Clausus in European Property Law' defended in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on 17 October 2008. It is customary in the Netherlands to hold a 15 minute presentation to the audience of colleagues, family members and friends, explaining the topic and content of the PhD thesis. This short presentation explains the principle of numerus clausus in property law in terms of menu choices in restaurants