context: . Though styled a "conditional cross-appeal" in plaintiffs' response brief, we construe the argument as an alternative legal justification for the district court's judgment.
citation_a.signal: see
citation_a.identifier: 206 F.3d 720, 722
citation_a.parenthetical: "It is a well settled principle that a prevailing party cannot appeal an unfavorable aspect of a decision in its favor."
citation_a.sentence: See ASARCO, Inc. V. Secy of Labor, 206 F.3d 720, 722 (6th Cir.2000) ("It is a well settled principle that a prevailing party cannot appeal an unfavorable aspect of a decision in its favor.”); see also Freeze v. City of Decherd, 753 F.3d 661, 664 (6th Cir.2014) ("Appellate courts reviewing grants of summary judgment may affirm on any grounds supported by the record.”); Abel v. Dubberly, 210 F.3d 1334, 1338 (11th Cir.2000) (applying similar standard to post-trial motions for judgment as a matter of law, considering preserved alternative legal arguments).
citation_b.signal: see also
citation_b.identifier: 210 F.3d 1334, 1338
citation_b.parenthetical: applying similar standard to post-trial motions for judgment as a matter of law, considering preserved alternative legal arguments
citation_b.sentence: See ASARCO, Inc. V. Secy of Labor, 206 F.3d 720, 722 (6th Cir.2000) ("It is a well settled principle that a prevailing party cannot appeal an unfavorable aspect of a decision in its favor.”); see also Freeze v. City of Decherd, 753 F.3d 661, 664 (6th Cir.2014) ("Appellate courts reviewing grants of summary judgment may affirm on any grounds supported by the record.”); Abel v. Dubberly, 210 F.3d 1334, 1338 (11th Cir.2000) (applying similar standard to post-trial motions for judgment as a matter of law, considering preserved alternative legal arguments).