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Plaintiff Elsa Page, widow of decedent Perry J. Page, individually and as guardian ad litem for Tina Page, minor daughter of decedent, appeals summary judgment for defendants in this action to recover death benefits on the basis of a promise allegedly made to decedent and his spouse by a police officer employed by the City of Montebello.

Facts

On July 18, 1976, there was a robbery at Now Sound, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Now Sound), the stereo store in Montebello where Perry Page was employed as manager. Perry Page was abducted, shot and killed by the robber. In the months preceding his death, Page had been working with the Montebello police as an informant and had assisted them in apprehending several suspects engaged in narcotics dealings. His widow was informed that his death was related to his undercover narcotics activities.

Plaintiffs thereafter instituted this action against the City of Montebello (hereinafter referred to as the City), its agents and/or employees named as Does, and the Montebello Police Department (hereinafter referred to as the Department). Their complaint alleges, inter alia, that on or about November of 1975 and January of 1976, Elsa…