The appellant filed an action to enforce statutory lien rights. The appellees answered and counterclaimed contending the appellant had breached a contract causing damages to the appellees in the amount of $1,060. The case came on for trial before a judge without a jury. The appellant having failed to appear, his complaint was dismissed and judgment entered on the counterclaim. On motion of the appellant, this order was set aside and a new judgment entered to the same effect but which contained findings of fact and conclusions of law. Appeal followed. Held: