Frank was concerned about the heavy drinking habits of his favourite nephew, Nick. So, in June, in an effort to break Nick of his routine drinking, Frank offered to pay Nick $1,000 if Nick abstained from alcohol for one month starting on 1 July. Nick had himself become concerned for his health and just before his uncle's proposal, had joined Alcoholics Anonymous ('AA'). As one of the conditions for membership of the AA group, Nick had signed a document promising to use his best efforts to abstain from alcohol.

Nick did not drink alcohol at all during the month of July. He admits that this was more out of concern for his health and the promise to the AA group than any thought of financial reward. However, he nonetheless wants to know the legal position with respect to any claim against his uncle for the $1,000.

Advise Nick fully as to whether he has a binding contract with Frank.