Ex Parte Sinnitt

I cannot es cape the conclusion that the syllabus states an erroneous rule, of law and that the majority opinion erroneously concludes that (he writ should be denied.

It seems to me that the rule stated in the syllabus is in direct conflict with our former decisions. It has 'been repeatedly held that any decree is void in so far as it directs the payment of alimony at a certain sum per month without fixing definite amount ultimately to be paid. Oder v. Oder, 149 Okla. 63, 299 P. 202; West v. West, 134 Okla. 226, 273 P. 209; Flaxman v. Flaxman, 169 Okla. 65, 35 P. (2d) 950.

This decree, entered…