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In a civil action for breach of a service contract, Cityline Tech, Inc. sues DeltaWorks, Ltd. Before DeltaWorks serves its Answer, DeltaWorks moves to amend its pleading to (i) strike a previously asserted lack of jurisdiction defense and (ii) plead a counterclaim for damages arising from alleged misrepresentations by DeltaWorks’ supplier during contract negotiations, all tied to the same project. Cityline objects, arguing amendments before answer are limited to clarifications. While the case is pending, Cityline discovers a post‑filing event: DeltaWorks received a payment from a third party related to the project. Cityline moves to file a supplemental pleading to reflect that payment and adjust damages. Explain the propriety of these amendments and the supplemental pleading under Rule 10, focusing on (i) whether amendments before answer are allowed as a matter of right or require leave, (ii) whether the proposed counterclaim would be allowed as within the same transaction, and (iii) the rules governing supplemental pleadings for post‑filing events.