A group of drunken cattlemen accidentally kill an old man while celebrating in the town of Bannock. When the lawman, Jered Maddox, arrives to arrest them for murder, the town's benevolent leader, Vince Bronson, offers restitution. However, Maddox refuses to compromise, putting small ranchers like Vern Adams in a difficult position. As tensions rise, Maddox's pursuit of justice leads to a showdown with Bronson and the rest of the town, who resist his relentless efforts.

Lawman
A sheriff from Bannock travels to Sabbath to investigate and bring to justice the ranchers responsible for the rowdy celebration that led to the accidental death of an elderly man the previous year.