drinking. here, the “something of value” is a promise to not do something rather than do something.
the fourth requirement: “subject matter” that a contract can operate on. finally, a contract always needs to be about something that can be done. thus, a contract can be “discharged” if it is simply impossible to do it. for example, if you enter into a contract to rent a wedding hall for your big day and it burns down, there is no way the owner can perform his end of the bargain. he may be forced to give you back your money, but he will be discharged due to impossibility if the place you 