Dave Stafford comes to town looking to establish himself in North Fork. He's friendly and affable and is generally well-liked by everyone, including Lucas McCain. What no one knows is that Stafford has been sent there to make sure that North Fork doesn't get a planned railroad spur but that it go to a competing town. Stafford is hoping to be sent as the town's delegate to the railroad to plead their case but Lucas is chosen instead. The townsfolk begin to reconsider their decision when Lucas inherits $500 from a notorious outlaw.
—garykmcd