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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 nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000.

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