Greg has been in the business of selling encyclopedias for twenty years.Margaret agreed to buy a set if Greg would also bring her a bookcase for them.Greg bought one and sold it to Margaret along with the books.While shelving the books,she ran her hand over the back edge of the shelves and cut herself severely.The wood was not finished on that side and nails were protruding through the shelf.Can Margaret sue Greg under strict liability?
A) Yes,because the bookcase was in an unreasonably dangerous condition.
B) Yes,because the bookcase was defective.
C) No,because she was not a true consumer under Section 402A.
D) No,because Greg is not a seller under Section 402A.

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Greg is not a seller of bookcases as his primary business is selling encyclopedias, not bookcases. Therefore, he does not fall under the definition of a seller under Section 402A for strict liability purposes.

Greg Has Been in the Business of Selling Encyclopedias for Twenty