In The Coldcreek Case, the Lone Ranger finds himself in the town of Cold Creek, where a peculiar legal battle unfolds following the deaths of two miners, Zeb Peters and Nick Wilson. Both men had been injured in an accident while using blasting powder and subsequently died. The question of who died first is critical, as it determines the rightful heir to their jointly owned gold mine. Judge Yates, who runs the town's makeshift courtroom from his general store, is determined to settle the case fairly, but the absence of Dr. Stillmore, the only man who can clarify the timeline, complicates matters significantly.