The Badge of Marshal Brennan

Jim Davis is a young man that is on the run from some very dangerous men. They are chasing him with the desire to cause some great harm to him. While on the run, Davis comes across a dead body just sitting in the middle of the road. Upon examining the body he discovers that it belongs to that of a sheriff. After burying the body, Davis decides to pin on his shirt the badge he has just found. He rides into town posing as Sheriff Brennan. His plan has some perks but Davis soon realizes that he must take on the responsibilities of the sheriff.