Custom Travel Solutions v. Life Trnds - Florida DCA Affirms

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Filed March 18th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Custom Travel Solutions, LLC v. Life Trnds, Inc. The court cited precedent regarding issues and claims not specifically pleaded in a complaint or answer. This ruling pertains to the appellate process and the scope of issues considered in summary judgment motions.

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The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, has affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Custom Travel Solutions, LLC v. Life Trnds, Inc., et al. The appellate court's disposition, dated March 18, 2026, with docket number 1D2024-3307, relies on the principle that issues and claims not explicitly raised in a party's initial pleadings cannot be considered by the trial court during a summary judgment review. This affirmation reinforces established procedural rules in Florida civil litigation.

This ruling is binding on the parties involved and serves as precedent for future cases in Florida's First District. Legal professionals involved in civil litigation, particularly those handling summary judgment motions or appeals, should be aware of this decision. It underscores the critical importance of ensuring all relevant issues and claims are properly pleaded in the initial complaints and answers to avoid their exclusion from consideration by the court. No specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities beyond adherence to existing procedural rules.

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Custom Travel Solutions, LLC v. Life Trnds, Inc., Etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

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Docket Number: 1D2024-3307
Disposition: Affirmed
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FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA

No. 1D2024-3307

CUSTOM TRAVEL SOLUTIONS,
LLC,

Appellant,

MARK SEYFORTH, an individual,
and CHARLES MCMURRY, an
individual,

Appellees.

On appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County.
John C. Cooper, Judge.

March 18, 2026

PER CURIAM.

AFFIRMED. See Wilson v. Jacks, 310 So. 3d 545, 547 (Fla. 1st
DCA 2021) (citations omitted) (“[I]ssues and claims not specifically
pleaded in a party’s complaint or answer cannot be considered by
a trial court reviewing a summary judgment motion.”).

OSTERHAUS, C.J., and ROBERTS and BILBREY, JJ., concur.

Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.

Ginger Barry Boyd of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP,
Tallahassee, for Appellant.

Sidney L. Matthew, Tallahassee, for Appellee Charles McMurry;
Mark Seyforth, pro se, Appellee.