Jack Ridgely (Jack Randall) and his friend Fuzzy (Al St. John) are heading west to see Jack's family. When they arrive, Jack discovers his father is dead and the family ranch in the hands of Cartwright (Davison Clark), the town's stagecoach manager. When police arrest a surly drifter (Don Rowan) for the murder, everyone is satisfied but Jack, who suspects Cartwright is somehow involved. With help from Fuzzy and some local ranchers, Jack sets out to learn the truth.