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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Earnings as of and for the six months ended June 30,
2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2000.

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